Valentine Paper Bag Letter Box :: Easy and quick So many possibilities and extensions. An easy to make Valentine Letter Box that is perfect for Valentine Card exchanges. Many variations for your kids to design their own unique Letter Box. Mix and match options can easily differentiate creativity abilities in the classroom. I have used this simple craft in my room for years. Every year we create these Valentine Letter Boxes. On Valentine’s Day the kids come in with their Valentine cards and delight in reading the names on the cards and delivering them to their correct Letter Box. Once the chaos is completed and all the Valentine cards are hand-out all I have to do is staple up the roof together and Voila! Valentines are packed up and ready to go home. Kids love creating these easy Letter Boxes. Check out the preview of the templates and easy to follow instructions. Materials needed to complete the Valentine’s Letter Box • Printed craft templates - 1 Wrap and 1 Lid Flap temple • 1 Lunch sized Brown Paper Bag • Scissors, glue and colouring materials • Optional embellishments: glitter, ribbon, construction paper ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Paper Bag Crafts :: Valentines Ideas :: Valentine’s Day :: Valentine card holder :: Valentines Printables :: Valentines paper crafts :: Valentine’s Mailbox :: Valentine’s Letter Box :: Valentine :: Ms Lil ::

Year of the Dog Chinese Lanterns A creative way to decorate your classroom for Chinese New Year on February 16th, 2018. Dogs hanging from the ceiling or sitting on the shelf, your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these Chinese New Year cuties. These Lunar New Year 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 to create your Year of the Dog lantern. Each Chinese 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 Dog faces. These Chinese lantern crafts are great for developing fine motor skills, following the directions and listening skills. I currently teach Kindergarten and my little ones love creating lanterns. I just teach each step in isolation and then put it all together. This is a great activity for buddy classes to work on…again teach the steps in isolation and then put it together. With my buddy class, these lanterns will take a few sessions to complete. In addition, 6 activity worksheets included to enhance learning about the Year of the Dog and Chinese New Year. Included: • Printed lantern templates • Cut & Glue-on Dog Face parts • Dog legs, collar and tail • Can, Have, Are charts ~ Year of the Dog :: Dogs :: Chinese New Year • Circle Charts ~ Year of the Dog :: Dogs :: Chinese New Year ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Dog Craft :: Chinese New Year Lantern :: Year of the Dog :: Chinese New Year Activity :: Chinese Lunar New Year :: Chinese Zodiac Animals :: February 16th, 2018 :: Lunar New Year :: Spring Festival

Year of the Dog Chinese Lanterns Year of the Dog Activity Sheets A creative way to decorate your classroom for Chinese New Year on February 16th, 2018. Dogs 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 & 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 and creative details that you can add. These lantern crafts are great for developing fine motor skills, following the directions and listening skills. I currently teach Kindergarten and my little ones love creating lanterns. I just teach each step in isolation and then put it all together. This is a great activity for buddy classes to work on…again teach the steps in isolation and then put it together. With my buddy class, these lanterns will take a few sessions to complete. In addition, activity worksheets included to enhance learning about the Year of the Dog and Chinese New Year. Included: • 6 Different lantern templates • 8 Different Trim styles and sayings • Chinese coin templates • Curling Ribbons • Can, Have, Are charts ~ Year of the Dog :: Dogs :: Chinese New Year • Circle Charts ~ Year of the Dog :: Dogs :: Chinese New Year ** If there are additional trim sayings, phrases or lantern designs, please do not hesitate to email your requests. I would be delighted to add them to this template or create a new template package just for you. ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Dog Craft :: Chinese New Year Lantern :: Year of the Dog :: Chinese New Year Activity :: Chinese Lunar New Year :: Chinese Zodiac Animals :: February 16th, 2018 :: Spring Festival :: Brown Earth Dog

Year of the Dog Chinese Lanterns Year of the Dog Activity Sheets A creative way to decorate your classroom for Chinese New Year on February 16th, 2018. Dogs 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 & 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 and creative details that you can add. These lantern crafts are great for developing fine motor skills, following the directions and listening skills. I currently teach Kindergarten and my little ones love creating lanterns. I just teach each step in isolation and then put it all together. This is a great activity for buddy classes to work on…again teach the steps in isolation and then put it together. With my buddy class, these lanterns will take a few sessions to complete. In addition, activity worksheets included to enhance learning about the Year of the Dog and Chinese New Year. Included: • 6 Different lantern templates • 8 Different Trim styles and sayings • Chinese coin templates • Curling Ribbons • Can, Have, Are charts ~ Year of the Dog :: Dogs :: Chinese New Year • Circle Charts ~ Year of the Dog :: Dogs :: Chinese New Year ** If there are additional trim sayings, phrases or lantern designs, please do not hesitate to email your requests. I would be delighted to add them to this template or create a new template package just for you. ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Dog Craft :: Chinese New Year Lantern :: Year of the Dog :: Chinese New Year Activity :: Chinese Lunar New Year :: Chinese Zodiac Animals :: February 16th, 2018 :: Spring Festival :: Brown Earth Dog

Apple Hats :: Apple Life Cycle Hats :: Johnny Apple Seed Hat Hats that teach life cycles with additional Science Related Activity Sheets An easy to create 3D Apple Hat to celebrate Johnny Apple Seed while learning all about the life Cycle of Apple Trees. Your kiddos will love making this adorable Apple Hat and working on the activity sheets provided. There are so many possibilities and extensions for these 3D Apple Hats and Worksheets. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Social Studies/Cultural Studies :: Included in this unit :: 2 Crown styles to suit your kiddos Single Band Crown Fish Tail Crown :: Various head bands with Apple life cycle and related themes :: Apple themed Worksheets Apple Research page Apple Can Have Are Chart Apple Circle Chart ** If there are additional trim sayings, phrases or lantern designs, please do not hesitate to email your requests. I would be delighted to add them to this template or create a new template package just for you.

Canada Day Craft :: Canada 150 Celebrate Canada Day with this great Canadian craft. Use as a ceiling decoration, wind sock, kite and research project all rolled into one kid-friendly, teacher-easy Canada Day craftivity . Templates include Canada Flag, Maple Leaves, and Canadian Anthem. This craft is also appropriate for Victoria Day and Canada 150 Celebrations 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. These lanterns are great for developing listening and fine motor skills. There are so many different possibilities to create the perfect lantern to celebrate Canada Day and as an art project when studying our great country of Canada! Each lantern creation is designed with a printed lantern template and many options for the top and bottom trims. These lanterns look great when adorned with maple leaves and streamers. Included : • Various Canada themed lantern templates • Numerous Canadian slogans related trims • Check out the preview to see everything included!

Bee Life Cycles and Research Writing A versatile Bee Life Cycle Unit that integrates Science, Writing and Art all in one great unit. Minimal prep and easy construction…perfect for the busy classroom. Is easily adaptable for researching all types of bees: Honey Bees, Bumble Bees, Mason Bees, Wasps, Hornets, and any solitary Bee. Check it out to see all the options for easy differentiation in any classroom and grade level. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: Writing :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Social Studies/Cultural Studies ::

A perfect Mother’s Day Card A perfect Mother’s Day card integrating Art and creative writing all in one great unit. Mother’s Day Writing activities… can be as easy or as difficult as you want for your kiddos. Minimal prep and easy construction…perfect for the busy classroom. Check it out to see all the options for easy differentiation in any classroom and grade level. Specifically designed to take in account of various family units and religions. This unit is great for making a “MOM” card that is inclusive of MOM, MUM, Step-MOM, Grand-Mom, Auntie and every Caregiver in a child’s life. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: Writing :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Social Studies/Cultural Studies ::

Mother’s Day, Every Day! A versatile Mother’s Day craftivity integrating Art and creative writing all in one great unit. Writing activities can be as easy or as difficult as you want for your kiddos. Minimal prep and easy construction…perfect for the busy classroom. Check it out to see all the options for easy differentiation in any classroom and grade level. Specifically designed to take in account of various family units and religions. This unit is great for making a “MOM” card-tivitiy that is inclusive of MOM, MUM, Step-MOM, Grand-Mom, Auntie and every Caregiver in a child’s life. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: Writing :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Social Studies/Cultural Studies ::

Earth Day, Every Day! A versatile 3D Earth Day craftivity integrating Art, Writing and Social Studies all in one great unit. Minimal prep and easy construction…perfect for the busy classroom. Check it out to see all the options for easy differentiation in any classroom and grade level. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: Writing :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Social Studies/Cultural Studies ::

A Quick and Easy Easter Craft Your kiddos will love creating these quick and easy Bunny or Easter Egg baskets. Minimal prep and easy construction…perfect for the busy classroom. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Social Studies/Cultural Studies :: *************************************************************************** :: Paper Bag Crafts :: Easter Bunny Craft :: Bunny craft :: Easter Egg craft :: Easter Eggs :: Easter Basket :: Easter Bag :: Bunny Bag :: Easter Egg bag ::

The EASTER BUNNY and BUNNY BUMS Not your ordinary EASTER BUNNY Craft! This is a great unit to work on Fictional and Non-Frictional Writing while creating an adorable EASTER Craftivity. Your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these Easter Bunnies. This unit can be used with children who believe in the Easter Bunny and non-believers. :: Fictional Writing Topics :: • I if I were the Easter Bunny • How I caught the Easter Bunny • How the Easter Bunny makes Eggs :: Non-Fictional Writing Topics Can-Are-Have Writing & Research Writing :: • All About the Easter Bunny • All About Bunnies • All About Rabbits :: Additional Pages include :: • Biography pages • Blank Title pot pages • Various writing pages with bunny clipart • Writing pages with no clipart • All pages are ruled or interlined Check out the Preview to see everything included! If you do not see what you want, please email and I will happily create it for you.

Japanese Cherry Blossom Craft and Haiku Poetry Activity A creative, integrated Haiku Poetry Unit, classroom decoration, art project and 3D model all rolled into one beautiful Spring Activity! This is a very versatile art project the can be used for celebrating Cherry Blossom Festivals, Apple Blossoms, Spring, Poetry and Japanese culture. Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Japanese Lantern Craft there are several activities to extend your students learning about Blossoms, Spring, and Cherry Blossom Festivals in Japan and Washington DC. 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 Spring Craft that will take about 90 minutes to complete. Or as Japanese Cherry Blossom Lantern and Haiku Poetry that will take upwards of a week to complete. With my Kiddos, I have them spend a great amount time coloring their Blossoms as closely to the naturally occurring colors…this becomes a great observational and attention to detail project. I love teaching the kids how to layer and blend colors to create 3D dimensional optical effects. Included in this unit :: Bits and Pieces to create a Japanese lantern with lots of variations…see samples in preview :: :: Bottom trim :: Trims with ample space for writing facts or poems Trim with Cute Cherry Blossom Haiku written by me with primary tracing letters :: Activity Worksheets :: 4 Haiku writing sheets 2 Can Have Are Charts 2 Circle Charts

Canadian themed 100 Days of School Bonus :: 100th Day of School Writing Activities A creative way to decorate your room for 100th Day of School with these Canadian themed Lantern Crafts. Play “Follow the Directions” game as your kiddos practice their listening and fine motor skills. 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, 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, foam shapes... Included: • 2 Printed lantern templates • Various Trim sets • Additional embellishments Bonus :: Writing Activities

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and the 100th Day of School with one creative activity! Bonus :: 100th Day of School writing activities A creative way to celebrate 100th Day of School with these Valentine’s Day themed 100 Day Hats featuring the Hearts. These hats are great for every grade level from Pre-K to Grade 6. I have included a list of possible variations and challenges for creating a 100th Day Hat that will be perfect for your kiddos. Either create a simple hat by colouring in 100 Hearts or GO WILD by creating a CRAZY Hair Hat. There are so many possibilities and extensions for these 100 Day Hats and Worksheets. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Math Extensions :: Included in this unit :: 2 Crown styles to suit your kiddos Single Band Hat Crazy “hair” hats :: Several 100th Day of School Writing Activities If I had $100.00… If I were 100 years old… In 100 years the Earth will… ** If there are additional sayings, phrases or designs, please do not hesitate to email your requests. I would be delighted to add them to this template or create a new template package just for you.

100th Day of School Hats … This is not your ordinary 100th Day Hat! Included are several 100th Day of School writing activities A creative way to celebrate 100th Day of School with these 100th Day Hats featuring dots. These hats are great for every grade level from Pre-K to Grade 6. I have included a list of possible variations and challenges for creating a 100th Day Hat that will be perfect for your kiddos. Either create a simple hat by colouring in 100 circles or GO WILD by creating a CRAZY Hair Hat. There are so many possibilities and extensions for these 100 Day Hats and Worksheets. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Math Extensions :: Included in this unit :: 2 Crown styles to suit your kiddos Single Band Hat Crazy “hair” hats :: Several 100th Day of School Writing Activities If I had $100.00… If I were 100 years old… In 100 years the Earth will… ** If there are additional sayings, phrases or designs, please do not hesitate to email your requests. I would be delighted to add them to this template or create a new template package just for you.

USA Themed 100th Day of School Hats … This is not your ordinary 100th Day Hat! Included are several 100th Day of School writing activities A creative way to celebrate 100th Day of School with these USA themed 100th Day Hats featuring the Stars and Stripes. These hats are great for every grade level from Pre-K to Grade 6. I have included a list of possible variations and challenges for creating a 100th Day Hat that will be perfect for your kiddos. Either create a simple hat by coloring in 100 Stars or GO WILD by creating a CRAZY Hair Hat. There are so many possibilities and extensions for these 100 Day Hats and Worksheets. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Math Extensions :: Included in this unit :: 2 Crown styles to suit your kiddos Single Band Hat Crazy “hair” hats :: Several 100th Day of School Writing Activities If I had $100.00… If I were 100 years old… In 100 years the Earth will… ** If there are additional sayings, phrases or designs, please do not hesitate to email your requests. I would be delighted to add them to this template or create a new template package just for you.

Canadian Themed 100th Day of School Hats … This is not your ordinary 100th Day Hat! Included are several 100th Day of School writing activities A creative way to celebrate 100th Day of School with these Canadian themed 100th Day Hats featuring the Maple Leaf. These hats are great for every grade level from Pre-K to Grade 6. I have included a list of possible variations and challenges for creating a 100th Day Hat that will be perfect for your kiddos. Either create a simple hat by colouring in 100 Maple Leaves or GO WILD by creating a CRAZY Hair Hat. There are so many possibilities and extensions for these 100 Day Hats and Worksheets. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Math Extensions :: Included in this unit :: 2 Crown styles to suit your kiddos Single Band Hat Crazy “hair” hats :: Several 100th Day of School Writing Activities If I had $100.00… If I were 100 years old… In 100 years the Earth will… ** If there are additional sayings, phrases or designs, please do not hesitate to email your requests. I would be delighted to add them to this template or create a new template package just for you.

Crazy 3D Groundhog Day Hats Groundhog Related Science Activity Sheets An easy to create 3D Groundhog Crown to celebrate Groundhog Day on February 2nd. Your kiddos will love making this adorable Groundhog Hat and working on the activity sheets provided. There are so many possibilities and extensions for these 3D Groundhog Hats and Worksheets. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Social Studies/Cultural Studies :: Included in this unit :: 2 Crown styles to suit your kiddos Single Band Crown Fish Tail Crown :: Various head bands with two adorable Groundhog Day Poems :: 10 Year of the Groundhog Worksheets Groundhog Research page Groundhog Can Have Are Chart Groundhog Circle Chart ** If there are additional trim sayings, phrases or lantern designs, please do not hesitate to email your requests. I would be delighted to add them to this template or create a new template package just for you. ************************************************************************ More Crafting Ideas: Groundhog Day :: A crafty science project Presidents Day Craft 100 Day Craft Valentine Paper Bag Mailbox

3D Groundhog Day Craft and Science Related Research A creative, integrated research project, classroom decoration and 3D model all rolled into one Cute Groundhog Activity. Your kiddos will be delighted on work on this creative research and 3D Bear Model. This is not your average research project! Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Groundhog Craft there are several activities to extend your students learning about Groundhogs. 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 Groundhog Craft that will take about 120 minutes to complete. Or as long, in-depth Groundhog research project that will take upwards of a week to complete. With my Kiddos, I have them spend a great amount time coloring their Groundhogs as closely to the naturally occurring colors…this becomes a great observational and attention to detail project. I love teaching the kids how to layer and blend colors to create 3D dimensional optical effects. Included in this unit :: Bits and Pieces to create a Groundhog lantern with lots of variations…see samples in preview :: :: Bottom trim :: Trims with ample space for writing facts or poems Trim with Cute Groundhog poems with primary tracing letters :: 10 Groundhog Worksheets :: 2 Rooster Research pages 2 Rooster Can Have Are Charts 6 Groundhog Circle Charts *