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I am a Montessori teacher with over 28 years of teaching experience from preschool to high school. I love creating and designing paper crafts that help develop fine motor skills and enhance common core teaching requirements.

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I am a Montessori teacher with over 28 years of teaching experience from preschool to high school. I love creating and designing paper crafts that help develop fine motor skills and enhance common core teaching requirements.
Earth Day Craft  ::  Earth Day Activity ::  Earth Craft
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Earth Day Craft :: Earth Day Activity :: Earth Craft

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Earth Day Cutie! Create this Earth Cutie while teaching environmental education for Earth Day. Decorate your classroom as you teach your kiddos about the beauty and wonder of our Earth. Whether hanging from the ceiling or sitting on the shelf, your students will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on this unique Earth Day Globes. Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Earth Day project there are several activities to extend your students learning about the Earth. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students…so many possibilities. There are many ways to create these World lanterns using glitter, paper layering, leaves, shredded paper, tissue paper or garbage collected from around the playground. Let your creative juices flow. This unit can be approached in several ways. Either as a quick Earth Day project that will take about 120 minutes to complete. Or as long, in-depth project that will take upwards of a week to complete. In my classroom, creating the basic lantern will take my kiddos about 90 minutes (coloring and assembly). Adding the face and body parts will take another 30 minutes. In my classroom I have my kiddos record Earth stories read or write sentences about the Earth on each Hair Strand. I use this Earth Day project as the center piece for my Environmental Education for Earth Day. Included: • Printed World lantern templates • Numerous Earth Day trim slogans • Body parts and Face templates • Crazy Hair template • Beautiful Hearts ….check out the preview to see everything included! *************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Earth Day :: Reduce :: Reuse :: Recycle :: Restore :: Replenish :: Earth Day Craft :: Fine Motor Crafts :: April 22 :: Crafts for Kids :: Earth Day Activities :: Recycling Activities :: Recycling Crafts :: Paper Lantern :: Ms Lil :: Environmental Education :: World Maps :: Globes :: Montessori :: Earth Day Art
Easter Bunny Craft  ::  Bunny Craft  ::  Easter Craft
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Easter Bunny Craft :: Bunny Craft :: Easter Craft

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Hoppy, Hoppy Easter! Whether sitting on a shelf or hanging from the ceiling these cute little bunnies are sure to put a hoppy smile on your face! A creative way to decorate your classroom for Easter. Your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these Easter Bunnies. These Easter Bunnies include two styles of bunny legs. Your bunnies can have either long bouncy legs or short legs. Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. Each Easter Bunny lantern creation is designed with a printed lantern template and a blank template. This lantern can be completed with primary grades. However, I strongly recommend teaching and creating each part individually, then putting the whole creation together. With my Kindergartens, I do one step at a time. I like to use shorter teaching sessions so that these cuties do not become an overwhelming project. Now that my Kindergarten have created many lanterns, they are experts and do not need as detailed step by step instructions. Once completed they love making the bunnies hop all around the room. I often have my kiddos create stories about their bunnies. So many ways to create the Easter using glitter, paper layering, leaves, shredded paper, cotton pieces, tissue paper... Make sure to add the Bunny legs and arms…too cute! Included: • Printed lantern templates • Glue-on Rabbit Face parts • Bunny legs, arms, ears, tail and embellishments….check out the preview to see everything included. *************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Easter Activities :: Easter Bunny Activities :: Bunny :: Rabbit :: Fine Motor Skills :: Paper Crafts :: 3-D Crafts :: Ms Lil ::
Leprechaun Craft  ::  St. Patrick’s Day
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Leprechaun Craft :: St. Patrick’s Day

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Leprechauns! Leprechauns! A creative way to decorate your classroom for St. Patrick’s Day. Leprechauns hanging from the ceiling or sitting on the shelf, your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these cuties. These Leprechaun crafts are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening, paying attention to details and following directions. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. Each Leprechaun creation is designed with a printed templates. Before we start the creation process, I have my older kiddos research and write facts they have found about Leprechauns on the back of the beard and on the legs. With my Kindies, we write keys and simple sentences on the back of the legs and the hat strips. Included: • Printed templates • Teacher tips and hints • Clear concise directions with pictures • Leprechaun legs, arms and embellishments….check out the preview to see everything included ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: St Patrick’s Day :: St Patricks Day :: St. Patrick's Day Actvities :: Leprechaun :: Leprechaun :: March Crafts :: paper crafts :: Ms Lil ::
Leprechaun Craft. ::  St. Patrick’s Day
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Leprechaun Craft. :: St. Patrick’s Day

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Leprechauns! Leprechauns! A creative way to decorate your classroom for St. Patrick’s Day. Leprechauns hanging from the ceiling or sitting on the shelf, your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these cuties. Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. Each Leprechaun lantern creation is designed with a printed lantern template and a blank template. Blank templates are intended for your kids to come up with their own designs or you can have your kids color, cut out and glue on the Leprechaun faces. Before we start the lantern creation phase, I have my older kiddos research and write facts they have found about Leprechauns on the back of the lantern, on the arms and the legs. With my Kindies, we will write keys and simple sentences on the back of the legs and arms. So many ways to create the Leprechaun paper lanterns using glitter, paper layering, leaves, shredded paper, cotton pieces, tissue paper... Make sure to add the Leprechaun legs and arms…too cute! Included: • Printed lantern templates • Blank lantern template • Glue-on Leprechaun Face parts • Leprechaun legs, arms and embellishments….check out the preview to see everything :: St Patrick’s Day :: St Patricks Day :: Leprechaun :: Leprechaun Craft :: March Crafts :: Pot of Gold :: Rainbow craft :: paper lantern :: Ms Lil ::
St Patrick's Day Craft  ::  Pot of Gold  ::  Leprechauns
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St Patrick's Day Craft :: Pot of Gold :: Leprechauns

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Looking for the Pot of Gold at the end of the Rainbow? This St Patricks Day craft is the perfect way to decorate your classroom for March. I use this craft when I teach the colors of the Rainbow and my weather units. My kiddos love creating these colorful paper lanterns. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. These rainbow templates have been designed with both color sequences in mind. Primary grades: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Intermediate grades: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. Trim top designs: clouds, leprechauns, gold coins, shamrocks or St. Patrick’s Day Trim bottom designs: leprechauns, gold coins, shamrocks or grass fringes. So many ways to create these St. Patrick’s Day lanterns using glitter, paper layering, leaves, shredded paper, cotton pieces, tissue paper... Included: • Step by step instructions • Printed lantern templates • Printed top and bottom trim *************************************************************** Keywords: :: St Patrick’s Day :: St Patricks Day :: Leprechaun Craft :: Pot of Gold :: Rainbow :: Leprechaun :: paper lantern :: Ms Lil :: :: St Patrick’s Day Activity :: St Patricks Day Activitiy
Easter Craft  ::  Easter Egg Activity ::  Easter Egg Craft
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Easter Craft :: Easter Egg Activity :: Easter Egg Craft

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Easter Egg Designs An Egg-cellent craft that combines patterns, geometry, fine motor development and art all at once. 11 different Easter lantern templates and 20 trim options, let your kids choose the one they like the best. I love having my kids paint in the designs. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. Each lantern creation is designed with a printed lantern template and the choice of several Easter themed trims. This is a great activity to keep the kids busy while practicing fine motor skills, coloring, folding, gluing and especially cutting. So many ways to decorate the lantern trims using glitter, paper layering, leaves, Easter grass, shredded paper, cotton, tissue paper, foam shapes... Included: • 11 Printed lantern templates • 20 Trim sets *************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Easter ideas :: Easter :: Easter Eggs :: Easter patterning :: Easter math :: Easter geometry :: Easter patterns :: Easter art :: Easter fine motor :: Paper lanterns :: Ms Lil :: 3D craft ::
100th Day of School Craft  ::  100 Day Math  ::  Montessori Metal Insets
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100th Day of School Craft :: 100 Day Math :: Montessori Metal Insets

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100 Days of School and Metal Insets Bonus: Several 100th Day Writing Activities A creative way to decorate your room for 100th Day of School with this Metal Inset themed lantern craft. Play “Follow the Directions” game as your kiddos practice their listening and fine motor skills. Cover both Metal Inset lessons and 100th Day with one great craft. I use this craft to help review the shapes and practice fine motor control. I like to use pencil crayons to get very fine lines drawn inside each inset. My kids love the challenge. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. Each lantern creation is designed with a printed lantern template and the choice of several 100 Day themed trims. This is a great activity to keep the kids busy while practicing fine motor skills, coloring, folding, gluing and especially cutting. So many ways to decorate the lantern trims using glitter, paper layering, leaves, fake snow, shredded paper, cotton, tissue paper, foam shapes... Included: • 2 Printed Metal Inset lantern templates • 13 Trim sets • Additional embellishments *************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Geometry Craft :: Geometry :: Shapes Craft :: Metal Insets :: Insets for Design :: Montessori :: 100th Day of School :: 100th Day :: 100 Days of School :: 100 Day :: Chinese Lanterns :: Paper lanterns :: Ms Lil :: 3D Crafts ::
Martin Luther King Jr Activity ::  Black History Month ::  MLK Day crafts
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Martin Luther King Jr Activity :: Black History Month :: MLK Day crafts

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Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month Now with Quick and Easy MLK Activity Sheets A wonderful, creative way to celebrate MLK Day in your room with these unique paper lanterns. With 7 different paper lantern templates designs you have lots of options for making your lanterns as difficult or a simple as your kids needed. Lots of extensions included in this package to work on research, writing, language arts, math patterning and tracing skills. Check out the lanterns styles in the preview…my pictures can’t do it justice. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. Each lantern creation is designed with a printed lantern template and the choice of several Martin Luther King themed trims. This is a great activity to keep the kids busy while practicing fine motor skills, coloring, folding, gluing and especially cutting skills. So many ways to decorate the lantern trims using glitter, paper layering, leaves, fake snow, shredded paper, cotton, tissue paper... In addition, 4 activity worksheets included to enhance learning about Martin Luther King Jr. Included: • 7 Printed lantern templates • 4 Trim sets • Additional embellishments and printables Font: Century Gothic ******************************************************************* Keywords: :: Martin Luther King :: Martin Luther King Jr :: MLK :: Martin Luther King Craft :: Martin Luther King Activity :: I have a dream :: Paper lanterns :: Ms Lil ::
Sock Monkey Lantern Craft  ::  Year of the Monkey Craft  ::  Monkey Craft
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Sock Monkey Lantern Craft :: Year of the Monkey Craft :: Monkey Craft

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Sock Monkeys…just way too much fun! Monkeys hanging from the ceiling or sitting on the shelf, your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these cuties. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. Each lantern creation is designed with a printed lantern template and a blank template. Blank templates are intended for your kids to come up with their own designs or you can have your kids color, cut out and glue on the Monkey faces. So many ways to create the Monkey lanterns using glitter, paper layering, leaves, shredded paper, cotton pieces, tissue paper... Make sure to add the Monkey legs, arms and tail…too cute! Included: • Printed lantern templates • Blank lantern template • Cut & Glue-on Monkey Face parts • Monkey legs, arms and tails ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Monkey Craft :: Chinese New Year Lantern :: Year of the Monkey :: Chinese New Year Activities :: Chinese paper lantern :: Ms Lil :: fun crafts :: Monkeying around :: Monkey business :: easy crafts ::
Martin Luther King Jr Crafts  ::  Black History Month Crafts ::  MLK Day Crafts
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Martin Luther King Jr Crafts :: Black History Month Crafts :: MLK Day Crafts

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:: Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month :: Now with easy to use MLK activity sheets A wonderful, creative way to celebrate MLK Day in your room with these unique paper lanterns. With 7 different paper lantern templates designs you have lots of options for making your lanterns as difficult or a simple as your kids needed. Lots of extensions included in this package to work on research, writing, language arts, math patterning and tracing skills. Check out the lanterns styles in the preview…my pictures can’t do it justice. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. Each lantern creation is designed with a printed lantern template and the choice of several Martin Luther King themed trims. This is a great activity to keep the kids busy while practicing fine motor skills, coloring, folding, gluing and especially cutting skills. So many ways to decorate the lantern trims using glitter, paper layering, leaves, fake snow, shredded paper, cotton, tissue paper... In addition, 4 activity worksheets included to enhance learning about Martin Luther King Jr. Included: • 7 Printed lantern templates • 4 Trim sets • additional embellishments *Font: Berlin Sans ************************************************************** Keywords: :: Martin Luther King :: Martin Luther King Jr :: MLK :: Martin Luther King Craft :: Martin Luther King Activity :: I have a dream :: Paper lanterns :: Ms Lil ::
Winter Craft  ::  Winter Art  ::  Winter Activities
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Winter Craft :: Winter Art :: Winter Activities

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Polar bears, penguins and snowmen…Oh My! Now with additional Winter Related Activity Sheets A wonderful, creative way to decorate your room for Winter with these Winter Lantern Crafts. With 8 different lantern templates, let your kids choose the one they like: snowman, snowman family, polar bears, penguins, winter trees, January art, snowflakes and patterns. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. Each lantern creation is designed with a printed lantern template and the choice of several Winter themed trims. This is a great activity to keep the kids busy while practicing fine motor skills, colouring, folding, gluing and especially cutting. So many ways to decorate the lantern trims using glitter, paper layering, leaves, fake snow, shredded paper, cotton, tissue paper... In my classroom, creating the basic lantern will take my kiddos about 90 minutes (coloring and assembly). Included: • 8 Printed lantern templates • 8 Trim sets • Additional embellishments • 6 Winter Related activity sheets ************************************************************* Keywords :: Winter Craft :: Winter Activity :: Snow Craft :: Snow Activity :: Paper Lantern :: 3D Craft :: Winter Theme :: Ms Lil :: Winter Decoration :: Winter Art :: January Art
Pirate Craft ::  Pirate Activities  ::  Fine Motor crafts
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Pirate Craft :: Pirate Activities :: Fine Motor crafts

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Pirates in the Classroom…Oh My! A wonderful, creative way to decorate your room for a Pirate themed unit. Pirates hanging from the ceiling or sitting on the shelf, your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. Each lantern creation is designed with a printed lantern template and a blank template. Blank templates are intended for your kids to come up with their own designs or you can have your kids color, cut out and glue on the Pirate faces. So many ways to create the Pirate hats using glitter, paper layering, leaves, shredded paper, cotton pieces, tissue paper... Make sure to add the Pirate legs and eye patch…too cute! In my classroom, creating the basic lantern will take my kiddos about 90 minutes (coloring and assembly). Adding on hats, hair, arms, legs and other bits and pieces will take me an additional 45 to 60 minutes. Included: • Printed lantern templates • Blank lantern template • Cut & Glue-on Pirate Face parts • Sailor trim shirts, peg leg, eye patches and parrots Keywords :: Pirate :: Pirate Craft :: Pirate Activity :: Boy Pirate :: Girl Pirate :: Pirate Captain :: Paper Lantern :: 3D craft :: Fine motor craft :: Ms Lil :: Pirate party : pirate art ::
Snowman Craft :: Snow Activity :: Winter Craft
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Snowman Craft :: Snow Activity :: Winter Craft

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Snowman in the classroom...Ohm My! A wonderful way to start off the New Year with this cute Snowman lantern craft. Hanging from the ceiling or sitting on a shelf your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches to this Frosty the Snowman. A great craft to practice listening skills, fine motor skills and math patterning skills. I am planning to have my kiddos create this little guy the first week we are back from our Winter Break. These units are designed in a Mix & Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. So many ways to add the creative detail to the hats and scarfs using glitter, paper layering, leaves, fake snow, shredded paper, cotton, tissue paper... Included: • Printed crafts templates • Picture how to page • Cut & Glue-on Snowman Face parts • Step by step instructions Keywords: : Snowman Craft :: Snowboy :: Snowgirl :: Snow Craft :: Snow activities :: Winter Crafts :: Winter Activities :: Math Patterning :: Paper lanterns :: Ms Lil :: Snowman activities :: snowman decoration :: snowman theme :: Snow decoration :: Snow theme :: Winter craft
Christmas Lantern Crafts  ::  Christmas Activity  ::  Fine Motor Skills
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Christmas Lantern Crafts :: Christmas Activity :: Fine Motor Skills

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Christmas Crafts for the Classroom A wonderful, creative way to decorate your room for the Holidays with these Christmas Lanterns. With 7 different lantern templates, let your kids choose the one they like. There are Christmas and Non-Christmas themed lanterns to choose from. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. Each lantern creation is designed with a printed lantern template and the choice of several Christmas greeting for the Holidays. This is a great activity to keep the kids busy while practicing fine motor skills, coloring, folding, gluing and especially cutting. So many ways to decorate the lantern trims using glitter, paper layering, leaves, fake snow, shredded paper, cotton, tissue paper... In my classroom, creating the basic lantern will take my kiddos about 90 minutes (coloring and assembly). Included: • 7 Printed lantern templates • 8 Trim sets • Additional embellishments ************************************************************* Keywords: :: Christmas Craft :: Christmas trees :: Snowmen :: Fine motor craft :: Fine motor activity :: 3D crafts :: paper lanterns :: Ms Lil :: 3D Art :: Gingerbread house :: Polar Bears :: Penguins :: Christmas activities ::
Danish Elf Craft  ::  Danish Santa Craft
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Danish Elf Craft :: Danish Santa Craft

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Christmas Around the World Create either a cute little Danish Elf or Santa with this unique crafting idea from Denmark. This is a Danish Elf Craft that I use to make with my Grandmother at Christmas. Bring a little Scandinavian Christmas Traditions into your classroom. As a child, we would hang these Elf’s from our Christmas tree, the rafters in the barn, sit the them on a shelf or on tops of bottles. This continues to be a Christmas tradition in my house…my kids love making them! These Elf crafts are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students…so many possibilities. This unit can be approached in several ways. Either as a quick Christmas craft that will take about 90 minutes to complete. Or as long, in-depth project that will take upwards of a week or two to complete. In my classroom, creating the basic lantern will take my kiddos about 90 minutes (coloring and assembly). I always teach each step of the process in isolation. Included: • Printed Elf lantern templates • Danish traditions information • Check out the preview to see everything included! ************************************************************** Keywords: :: Santa Craft :: Santa Activity :: Elf Craft :: Elf Activity :: Paper Lantern :: 3D Craft :: Christmas Theme :: Santa Theme:: Ms Lil :: Christmas Decoration :: Christmas Art :: Santa Art :: Christmas Around the World
Grinch :: Grinch Activities :: Grinch Crafts :: Grinch Lantern :: Grinch Day
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Grinch :: Grinch Activities :: Grinch Crafts :: Grinch Lantern :: Grinch Day

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Celebrate the Grinch… A wonderful, creative way to decorate your room for the Holidays with this Grinch Lantern Craft. Your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these unique Christmas Grinch. Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Christmas Grinch project there are several activities to extend your students learning about the Pumpkins. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students…so many possibilities. This unit can be approached in several ways. Either as a quick Grinch craft that will take about 90 minutes to complete. Or as long, in-depth project that will take upwards of a week or two to complete. In my classroom, creating the basic lantern will take my kiddos about 90 minutes (coloring and assembly). Adding on hats, arms and leg cut-outs will take an additional 45 to 60 minute block of time. I normally have my Kiddos write about The Grinch character on the back of legs and arms. Included: • Printed Grinch lantern templates • Numerous “clothing” trims • Check out the preview to see everything included! ************************************************************** Keywords: :: Grinch Craft :: Grinch Activity :: Paper Lantern :: 3D Craft :: Grinch Theme :: Ms Lil :: Christmas Decoration :: Wind sock :: Christmas Craft :: Grinch Theme ::
Thanksgiving Activity ::  Turkey Crafts  ::  Turkey Life Cycle
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Thanksgiving Activity :: Turkey Crafts :: Turkey Life Cycle

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Thanksgiving Activity :: Turkey Crafts :: Turkey life Cycle A creative way to teach about Thanksgiving while creating a super cute turkey. Your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on this unique twist on a traditional Turkey craft. Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Turkey project there are several activities to extend your students learning about Thanksgiving. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students…so many possibilities. This unit can be approached in several ways. Either as a quick Turkey craft that will take about 90 minutes to complete. Or as long, in-depth project that will take upwards of a week or two to complete. In my classroom, creating the basic lantern will take my kiddos about 90 minutes (coloring and assembly). Adding a writing competent will take an additional 45 to 60 minute block of time to complete. ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Turkey Craft :: Turkey Activity :: Thanksgiving Craft :: Thanksgiving Activity :: Paper Lantern :: 3D Craft :: Turkey Theme :: Thanksgiving Theme:: Ms Lil :: Turkey Decoration :: Thanksgiving Art :: Turkey Art ::
Fall craft :: Leaf craft :: Fall Activities
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Fall craft :: Leaf craft :: Fall Activities

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Fall :: Leaves :: Autumn A creative way to teach about Autumn and changing leaves. Your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on this unique twist on a Fall craft. Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Autumn project there are several activities to extend your students learning about Leaves. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students…so many possibilities. This unit can be approached in several ways. Either as a quick Fall craft that will take about 90 minutes to complete. Or as long, in-depth project that will take upwards of a week or two to complete. In my classroom, creating the basic lantern will take my kiddos about 90 minutes (coloring and assembly). Adding on Apples or Apple life cycle cut-outs will take an additional 45 to 60 minute block of time. Included: • Printed Fall lantern templates • Autumn trims and sayings • Leaf cut-outs….check out the preview to see everything included! *********************************************************************** Keywords: :: Fall Craft :: Fall Activity :: Leaf Craft :: Leaf Activity :: Paper Lantern :: 3D Craft :: Fall Theme :: Leaf Theme:: Ms Lil :: Fall Decoration :: Fall Art :: Leaf Art :: Autumn craft :: Autumn Activity ::
Peace Craft ::  Peace Activity
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Peace Craft :: Peace Activity

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Honor the Memory. Never Forget. A wonderful Peace Project to honor Remembrance Day, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Anzac Day and Martin Luther King. Four lantern designs are included: Peace, Love, Hope and the symbol of Peace. These units are created in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. This unit can be approached in several ways. Either as a quick Peace project that will take about 90 minutes to complete. Or as long, in-depth project that will take upwards of a week to complete. In my classroom, creating the basic lantern will take my kiddos about 90 minutes (coloring and assembly). Adding on each Peace Symbol will take an additional 45 to 60 minute block of time. I normally read a Peace storybook for my Kiddos. Then we create one Symbol for each Peace related book, writing and drawing one element that is important. Use this Peace project as the center piece for your Remembrance, Veterans, Anzac or Memorial Day units In Elementary grades, keep this project simple. Colour or paint the lanterns. On the back of the flower embellishments have the kids write a sentence about what Peace Is. I love reading Todd Parr's book...Peace Is. In Intermediate Grades, teach the kids the art of Zen Tangles. Have them create beautiful patterns and tangles. On the back of the flowers, get the kids to research the different wars...record the name of the war and the death toll. I always find it shocking the number of people who have died to keep us safe. We shall never forget... In High School, especially in Grade 11 Socials, get the kids to research one of the wars or peace keeping missions. Either have them draw on or behind the words images of peace/war. Use the flowers or their own symbols of peace to add notes about their research. . Included: • Printed Peace lantern templates • Numerous Peace related trims • Beautiful Peace symbols and flowers ….check out the preview to see everything included ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Peace Craft :: Earth Day Craft :: Fine Motor Crafts :: Crafts for Kids :: Peace Activities :: Paper Lantern :: Ms Lil :: Remembrance Day Craft :: Veteran's Day Craft :: Memorial Day Craft :: Anzac Day Craft :: Remembrance Day Activity :: Veteran's Day Activity :: Memorial Day Activity :: Anzac Day Activity ::
Gingerbread House Craft  :: Christmas Craft  ::  Gingerbread House Activity
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Gingerbread House Craft :: Christmas Craft :: Gingerbread House Activity

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Paper Bag Gingerbread House A Christmas craft for everyone in your classroom. Created with Christmas and non-Christmas themed houses. In my classroom I have a least 6 different religious beliefs. With a few adaptions, everyone can create and build the Gingerbread house of their dreams. I have used this simple craft in my room for years. Every year we make wonderful hand-printed Christmas ornaments. We have our Kindergartens make these adorable Gingerbread Paper Bag Houses to “wrap” their ornaments to take home. This Christmas wrapping paper is so much easier than having little hands trying to wrap-up their gifts. On the back of each roof is a “To and From” tag. This makes my life so much easier! These bags look very cute as a Gingerbread House Village display stuffed with paper. The kids love coloring all the bits and pieces and then sticking them on to create their own unique House. I have created very easy houses…trim, color and glue. For the more complicated house, we start with the “basic” house…color, cut and glue on the bits. Then, for the kids who excel in fine motor, they just love coloring, cutting and adding all the bits and pieces to their projects, including the sides and the back of the house. Make this project as simple or complex as needed. I love adding the pieces to cutting trays, in my Montessori classroom for cutting exercises. Included: • Printed craft templates • Picture how to page • Mix & Match Gingerbread House parts • Step by step instructions :: Gingerbread House :: Gingerbread House Craft :: Paper Bag Craft :: Gingerbread :: Christmas Craft :: Winter Craft :: Christmas Activity :: Gingerbread craft :: Gingerbread activity :: Christmas Gingerbread House ::