This is a set of templates and instructions to create 3 small favor boxes. Students can add their own special messages or gift inside the box to give to a loved one this holiday season! The boxes are so adorable they can be the gift itself!

Something totally different for Mother's Day! Includes step-by-step instructions and templates needed to create a beautiful Mother's Day gift - an Outer Cover surrounding an Inner Box which holds a bar of soap. I have included loads of ideas your students can use to decorate the Outer Cover (5) and yes ... something for MUM and Grandma! There are 2 Inner Box templates - one for the girls and one for the boys. Requires: Paper (light cardstock would be extra special), glue, coloring pencils and scissors. To close the Outer Cover I am recommending that you purchase double sided glue tabs at the dollar store. Oh ... and the soap ... you supply or have the students each bring in a regular bar of soap. Moms will love to receive this item. Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day.

A really fun Mother's Day craft - a jug of flowers with a writing activity on the back. Yes, it stands up! Stands about 8 1/2" tall. There are a total of 6 jug designs to choose from so that you can create this gift for Mom / Mum / Grandma, etc. Requires: Paper (light cardstock would be extra special), glue, coloring pencils and scissors. Mothers will love to receive this item. They can keep it on their desk at work or use it to decorate the table on Mother's Day. Templates are printed on 8 1/2 x 14" paper. Make sure to download and save and then print. Sometimes people don't do that and have problems printing! Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day.

This is a great Mother's Day Craft! This Folding Heart Card stands up or folds flat for students to easily take home! This is something really unique ... will be a huge hit with the Mother's!! Includes step-by-step instructions, decorations and templates needed to create a Mother's Day Folding Heart Card. All students have to do is color, cut and glue! Requires: Paper, glue, coloring pencils and scissors. Moms love this item!!! Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day!

This is a great Father's Day Craft! Includes step-by-step instructions and templates needed to create a Father's Day POP-UP Mr. FIX IT Box Card. The theme of this craft is the handyman - using saws, hammers, screwdrivers, etc. as graphics. I have included: - card base template (4 options to choose from) - templates for panels and inserts (good for Dad, Brother, Grandpa, Uncle, etc.) As well, there are designs for boys and for girls. The card folds flat for students to easily transport home. Requires: Paper, glue, coloring pencils and scissors. The card is the perfect size for Dad to keep on his desk all year long. Dads love this item!!! Enjoy and Happy Father's Day!

Thanksgiving placemats: - students create their own placemat for the Thanksgiving dinner table - 6 different designs included (can create for others at the dinner celebration) - includes options for students to draw, create an acrostic poem, write about Thanksgiving, word search, word scramble, etc. - great keepsake for students to reuse every Thanksgiving

Two really simple Mother's Day Crafts. Especially For You - contains pictures of a mom in front of a house, a cup of coffee/tea, a necklace, gift, etc. My Gift To You - pictures of kids helping with the chores. I created a version containing pictures of girls (pictured) and another of boys helping with the chores. The kids are helping with sweeping, grocery shopping, laundry, etc. I think this could be used instead of the regular coupon gift book we sometimes make for the Mom's / Grandma's. Students will color, cut and then glue together these Mother's Day crafts! They are two great Mother's Day crafts. Made from regular photocopy paper (8 1/2 x 14), all students require are coloring pencils, scissors and glue (glue sticks recommended). Included are two versions of each craft - a smaller and a larger version. You decide which version will work best with your students. Suggestion: You can try using cardstock instead of regular paper for a sturdier finished product. Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day

POP-UP Mother's Day Card This is a great craft for students to complete for Mother's Day! They create their own Mother's Day POP-UP card. This card has two main components: - a base (made out of one piece of paper, 8 1/2 x 14) - POP-UPs - 9 options to choose from Includes step-by-step instructions, graphics and templates needed to create this POP-UP Mother's Day Card. Requires: Paper (I used regular photocopy paper but light cardstock is recommended), glue, coloring pencils and scissors. The POP-UP Mother's Day Card folds flat for students to easily transport home or expands so that Mom/Mum/Grandma/Auntie/Sister can display it on a shelf at home or on her desk at work. (stands almost 6" tall) It is a lot of fun to create. Mothers will cherish this POP-UP card for years! Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don't print properly!

This is for MOM / MUM or a generic banner students can use for a gift for Grandma, Aunt, etc. These MOM Banners are a great Mother's Day craft that your students will love to create and the Mom's will love to receive. I made sure to create a template that is generic for students who want to create for a female other than Mom. There are 7 banner options to choose from. I have included step-by-step directions and visuals to help you create these banners. I have also provided a template for students to write a message to a loved one. All students require are scissors, coloring pencils and glue. You need to have 1 1/2" ribbon for each student and a hoop to hang the banner. I buy bracelets at the dollar store. They come 4 or more in a pack for $1. And, they are large enough to fit around most door knobs so MOM can hang her banner on her office door. You do need to cut squares (4 x 4) ahead of time for students or bring the heavy cardstock to class and have your students cut those squares. All other templates are included in the package, all you have to do is photocopy. Note: I think this is a great craft for most / all grade levels. The one you see in the preview is the one my nephew (grade 4) made for his 48 year old mom. She loved it!!!

Two really simple Easter crafts! Included are two crafts that the students will color, cut and then glue together! They are two great Easter keepsakes. Have your students make the craft ahead of time and use them to decorate the classroom. Best of all, the Easter Boxes are large enough to hold a treat or two from their favorite teacher! Made from regular photocopy paper (8 1/2 x 14), all students require are coloring pencils, scissors and glue (glue sticks recommended). Included are two versions of each craft - a smaller and a larger version. You decide which version will work best with your students. Suggestion: You can try using cardstock instead of regular paper for a sturdier finished product. As well, I bring in colored straw and a treat for the inside of the boxes! Students love this!!!! Enjoy and Happy Easter

Something totally different for Father's Day! This is a great craft for students to complete for Father's Day! They create their own Father's Day Placemat. Created on 81/2 x 14 paper. Includes a total of 6 different placemat templates needed to create this craft. All you have to do is photocopy. The templates are all different and can be used for different grades / levels / skills - some contain space for drawing, writing, an acrostic poem, etc. Also, I have included the back of the placemat if you want to kick things up a notch. It contains a word search and a blank tie so that students can design a tie for dad. I have made sure there is something there for Grandpa and Uncle, and both a girl and a boy version! Requires: Paper and coloring pencils. Dads will cherish this placemat for years because I'm sure they have never been given their own placemat before! Enjoy and Happy Father's Day

This is a really great Mother's Day craft! Includes step-by-step instructions, visuals and a template needed to create beautiful flowers for Mother's Day. Watch the HOW TO VIDEO ... to see how the flowers are made: Have also included 3 really simple writing ideas for your students to fill in about their mom / mum. Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day! Supplies you will require: Coffee filters or tissue paper (or both depending on which of the flowers you want to make) Straws (hospital type that bend) or floral wire from the dollar store (recommended) Scotch tape (if using the straws) or green floral tape (if using the floral wire, again I recommend this option) Scissors Water spritzer to mist flowers Water colour paint and paint brush (for coffee filter flowers) Toothpick Blow dryer (if you want to dry the coffee filter flowers quickly and finish this project all in one day.) Otherwise, let the flowers dry about 1.5 hours and finish later that day or the next day.

Something totally different for Mother's Day! Includes step-by-step instructions and templates needed to create a beautiful Mother's Day gift - a Billfold Wallet. The wallet opens up like a real wallet and inside Mom will find 2 pouches - one with coupons inside and the other with a message that students can write to their mom's for Mother's Day. I have included ideas your students can use to decorate the inside cover of the Billfold Wallet and the Coupon Pouch. There are also loads of coupons to choose from! There is a writing activity that students can put into the bill section of the wallet! I have made sure that the craft can be used for Mom, Mum, Grandma, etc. Also, there is a distinctive coupon for girls and another for boys. Requires: Paper (light cardstock would be extra special), glue, coloring pencils and scissors. Mothers will love to receive this item. Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day.

Two for one ... Toolbox and Fishing Tackle Box Includes step-by-step instructions and templates needed to create Father's Day gifts - Dad's Toolbox and a Fishing Tackle Box. I have included loads of ideas your students can use to decorate the outside of the boxes and items they may wish to put inside either the Toolbox or the Tackle Box. Requires: Paper (light cardstock would be extra special), glue, coloring pencils and scissors. Have added loads of items - saw, hammer, nuts, fish, signs etc. to use as decorations. Templates for cards are also included. Dad will love to receive any of these items. Have also included templates for Grandpa and Uncle. Enjoy and Happy Father's Day.

POP-UP Veterans Day Craft / Memorial Day Craft with Writing Activity This is a great craft for students to complete for Veterans Day (and I included templates for Memorial Day!) So, two activities in one! This craft has two main components: - A base (made out of one piece of paper, 8 1/2 x 14) I have provided two base templates - Memorial Day and Veterans Day - POP-UPs - 9 options to choose from, including male and female representation, graphics for Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force. On the back of each POP-UP is a simple writing activity. Includes step-by-step instructions, graphics and templates needed to create this POP-UP Memorial Day or Veterans Day Craft. Requires: Paper (I used regular photocopy paper but light cardstock is recommended), glue, coloring pencils and scissors. The POP-UP Craft folds flat for students to easily transport home or expands so that it can be displayed in the classroom. Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don't print properly! Print on 8 1/2 x 14" paper. I am going to upload this craft also to Memorial Day ... but don't purchase that one as it is the same as the Veterans Day craft. Remember, two crafts in one! Don't forget to print on 8 1/2 x 14 (legal size) paper.

Something totally different for Mother's Day! Includes step-by-step instructions and templates needed to create a beautiful Mother's Day gift - beautiful birdhouses that mom/mum can sit on her desk at work or hang from a hook at home. They turn out so cute! Can be used for Mom / Mum / Grandma / Aunt / Sister etc. Requires: Paper (light cardstock would be extra special) Glue Coloring pencils Scissors. Ribbon or string (used to hang the birdhouse, about 6 inches) I found cute little birds at the Dollar Store and glued one to the inside of one of the birdhouses ... do you see it? Print on 8 1/2 x 14; paper (legal size paper). Mothers will love to receive this item. Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day.

This is a fun and unique Mother's Day Craft! All students have to do is color, cut and glue! I have created two template pages (waffle cone and regular cone). As well, the top scoop says "I love my MOM / MOMMY / MUM because she" ... and there are 10 scoops that respond. Things like: has a great smile, reads to me, is a great cook, etc. There is a page of ice cream toppers for Aunt, Grandma, Sister. Requires: Paper, glue, coloring pencils and scissors. Mothers love this item!!! Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day!

Something totally different for Mother's Day! Includes step-by-step instructions and templates needed to create a beautiful Mother's Day gift - a beautiful new stove (with matching mitt and pots) and 2 lovely Mother's Day Cards. The cupcake inside the oven is a special treat. These are really cute and they look great when finished. Finished stove stands about 5" in height. Can be used for Mom / Mum / Grandma / Aunt / Sister etc. Requires: Paper (light cardstock would be extra special) Glue Coloring pencils Scissors. Print on 8 1/2 x 14" paper (legal size paper). For the colorful stove on the right I cut my own light cardstock and decreased the size of the file just a bit. Mothers will love to receive this item. Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day.

These JOY Banners are a great Christmas / Seasonal craft that your students will love to create! And, they make great gifts!!! There are 7 banner options to choose from. I have included step-by-step directions and visuals to help you create these banners. I have also provided a template for students to write a Christmas message to a loved one if they are planning to give the Banner as a gift. All students require are scissors, coloring pencils and glue. You need to have 1 1/2" ribbon for each student and a hoop to hang the banner. I buy bracelets at the dollar store. They come 4 or more in a pack for $1. And, they are large enough to fit around most door knobs so the students can hang their banner on their bedroom door. You do need to cut squares (4 x 4) ahead of time for students or bring the heavy cardstock to class and have your students cut those squares. All other templates are included in the package, all you have to do is photocopy. Note: I think this is a great craft for most / all grade levels.

This is a really fun craft to use with the new Dr. Seuss book, What Pet Should I Get? What is included: - 4 pets (fish, dog, snake and hamster) - a simple writing activity has been prepared which can be placed on the back of each pet (grade 1 or 2) JK and K can just make the paper bag puppets and not do the writing activities. Have created these so that either a tongue, ears, or fish snorkel will hang over the edge of the bag. - please look at the preview What you need: - paper, scissors, glue - brown paper bags (I bought mine in Michigan USA at a dollar store. They come 40 in a bag for $1.) Size listed on bag: 5 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 10 5/8 inches or 13 x 7.9 x 27 cm If your bag is a different size then just adjust your photocopying. Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don't print properly!