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.
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.
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!
:: 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
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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 ::
Pumpkins, Pumpkins and more Pumpkins
A creative way to teach about Pumpkins and Pumpkin life cycles. Your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these unique Pumpkin Lanterns.
Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin 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 Pumpkins or Pumpkin life cycle cut-outs will take an additional 45 to 60 minute block of time. I normally have my Kiddos write about each life cycle stage or facts about Pumpkins or Pumpkin varieties on the back of the cut-outs.
Included:
• Printed Pumpkin lantern templates
• Numerous Pumpkin trims and Life Cycle trims
• Pumpkin Cut- outs….check out the preview to see everything included!
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Keywords:
Pumpkin Craft :: Pumpkin Activity :: Pumpkin Life Cycle :: Pumpkin Life Cycle Craft :: Jack O’lantern :: :: Paper Lantern :: 3D Craft :: Pumpkin Theme :: Ms Lil :: Pumpkin Decoration :: Pumpkin Wind sock ::
Get ready for Halloween…
A creative way to teach about Pumpkins, Pumpkin life cycles, Jack-o lanterns and Halloween Your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these unique Pumpkin Lanterns.
Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin 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 Pumpkins or Pumpkin life cycle cut-outs will take an additional 45 to 60 minute block of time. I normally have my Kiddos write about Halloween or Spooky words on the back of the cut-outs.
Included:
• Printed Pumpkin lantern templates
• Numerous Pumpkin trims and Halloween trims
• Pumpkin Cut- outs….check out the preview to see everything included!
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:: Pumpkin Craft :: Pumpkin Activity :: Pumpkin Life Cycle :: Pumpkin life Cycle Craft :: Pumpkin Patch :: Jack O’ Lantern :: Paper Lantern :: 3D Craft :: Pumpkin Theme :: Ms Lil :: Pumpkin Decoration :: Pumpkin Wind sock :: Halloween Craft :: Pumpkin Crafts
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!
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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
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!
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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
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.
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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 ::
3D Panda Bear Research Model
A creative, integrated research project, classroom decoration and 3D model all rolled into one Cute Panda Bear 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 Panda Bear Craft there are several activities to extend your students learning about Panda Bears.
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 Panda Bear Craft that will take about 120 minutes to complete. Or as long, in-depth Panda Bear research project that will take upwards of a week to complete.
With my kiddos, I have them spend a great amount time coloring their Panda Bears 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.
In essences, this is a very simple Panda Bear lantern craft with so many natural extensions into Art, Science and Writing.
Included:
• Printed Bear lantern templates
• Several trims with Panda bear titles
• Bear bits and pieces ….check out the preview to see everything included!
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Keywords:
:: Panda Bear :: Giant Panda Bear :: Panda :: Panda craft :: Panda activity :: Panda Art :: Panda Research :: Siberian Bear :: Red Bear :: 3D Models :: Panda Bear Crafts :: Panda Bear Activities :: Panda Bear Research Project :: Fine Motor Crafts :: Crafts for Kids :: Paper Lantern :: Ms Lil :: 3D art :: Panda Bear Art ::
3D Polar Bear Research Model
A creative, integrated research project, classroom decoration and 3D model all rolled into one Cute Polar Bear 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 Polar Bear Craft there are several activities to extend your students learning about Polar Bears.
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 Polar Bear Craft that will take about 120 minutes to complete. Or as long, in-depth Polar Bear research project that will take upwards of a week to complete.
With my kiddos, I have them spend a great amount time coloring their Polar Bears 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.
In essences, this is a very simple Polar Bear lantern craft with so many natural extensions into Art, Science and Writing.
Included:
• Printed Bear lantern templates
• Several trims with Polar bear titles:
• Bear bits and pieces ….check out the preview
Owls in the Classroom!
A creative way to teach about Owls using this unique 3D Owl Craft. Whether hanging from the ceiling or sitting on the shelf, your students will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these Cute Owls. This Owl Art Project makes an excellent addition to your Owl classroom Décor.
Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Owl Project there are several activities to extend your students learning about the Owls.
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 Owl project that will take about 2 hours to complete. Or as long, in-depth Owl Research Activity that will take upwards of a week to complete. In my classroom, creating the basic lantern will take my kiddos about 2 hours (coloring and assembly). I often have my kiddos write on the back of the owl lantern and the underside of the Owl wings facts about Owls. With older grades, I have my students do an Owl Research Project. Not only do they have to research about an owl species, they work on recreating their Owl lantern to look as realistic as possible.
You can easily use this project to spiral into Owl literature and science in so many ways.
Included:
• Printed Owl templates
• Clear step-by-step instructions
• Owl sample photos … check out the preview to see everything included!
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Keywords:
:: Owl Craft :: Owl Crafts :: Owl Activity :: Owls in the Family :: Owl craft template :: Owl art :: Owl art project :: Owl lantern :: Owl classroom decoration :: Owl decor :: Owl Zen-tangle :: Owl research project :: Owl models :: Paper Lantern :: Ms Lil ::
4th of July Celebration
A creative way to decorate your classroom or home for Independence Day while learning about the importance of the American Flag. These Stars and Strips lanterns will look stunning hanging from your ceiling or as a windsock hanging outside.
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 Independence Day and American Pride.
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 stars or streamers.
Included:
• Close up pictures of completed lanterns
• Background classroom information
• Lantern ideas
• Prepping the lesson
• Step by step… instructions
• Printed flag lanterns
• Multiple Top & Bottom trims
:: Check out the preview to see everything included! ::
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Keywords:
:: 4th of July :: Independence Day :: American Flag :: 4th of July craft :: Independence Day craft :: American Flag craft :: 4th of July activity :: Independence Day Activity :: American Flag activity :: 4th of July lantern :: Independence Day lantern :: American Flag lantern :: 4th of July windsock :: Independence Day windsock :: American Flag windsock :: American symbols :: White House craft :: paper lantern :: Ms Lil ::
Honey Bees
A creative way to teach about Honey Bees and Bee life cycles. Decorate your classroom and teach your kiddos about the beauty and necessity of these beautiful insects. Your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these unique Bee Lanterns.
Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Honey Bee project there are several activities to extend your students learning about the Bees.
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 Honey Bee activity 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 Bees or Bee life cycle cut-outs will take an additional 45 to 60 minute block of time. I normally have my Kiddos write about each life cycle stage or facts about Bees on the back of the cut-outs. I grew up raising Honey Bees with my Grandfather. I spend lots of time teaching my kids about the amazing benefits of the Honey Bee.
Included:
• Printed Honey Bee Hive lantern templates
• Numerous Bee trims and Life Cycle trims
• Cute Bee and Realistic Bee Cut- outs….check out the preview to see everything included!
Johnny Appleseed
A creative way to teach about Johnny Appleseed and Apple Tree life cycles. Your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on this unique twist on a Johnny Appleseed craft.
Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Johnny Appleseed project there are several activities to extend your students learning about the Apples.
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 Johnny Appleseed 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. I normally have my Kiddos write about each life cycle stage or facts about Apples or Apple varieties on the back of the cut-outs. Or have your kiddos write interesting facts about Johnny Appleseed.
Included:
• Printed Johnny Appleseed lantern templates
• Apples trims and Life Cycle trims
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Keywords:
:: Johnny Appleseed Craft :: Johnny Appleseed Activity :: Apple Life Cycle :: Apple Tree Craft :: Apple Tree Life Cycle :: :: Paper Lantern :: 3D Craft :: Apple Theme :: Ms Lil :: Johnny Appleseed Decoration :: Apple Wind sock :: September 26 :: Johnny Appleseed Day
Apples, Apples and more Apples
A creative way to teach about Apples and Apple Tree life cycles. Your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these unique Apple Lanterns.
Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Apple project there are several activities to extend your students learning about the Apples.
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 Apple 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. I normally have my Kiddos write about each life cycle stage or facts about Apples or Apple varieties on the back of the cut-outs.
Included:
• Printed Apple Tree lantern templates
• Numerous apple trims and Life Cycle trims
• Apple Cut- outs….check out the preview to see everything included!
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Keywords:
Apple Craft :: Apple Activity :: Apple Life Cycle :: Apple Tree Craft :: Apple Tree Life Cycle :: :: Paper Lantern :: 3D Craft :: Apple Theme :: Ms Lil :: Apple Decoration :: Apple Wind sock ::
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!
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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 ::
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.
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Included:
• Printed Peace lantern templates
• Numerous Peace related trims
• Beautiful Peace symbols and flowers ….check out the preview to see everything included
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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 ::
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
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Keywords
:: Winter Craft :: Winter Activity :: Snow Craft :: Snow Activity :: Paper Lantern :: 3D Craft :: Winter Theme :: Ms Lil :: Winter Decoration :: Winter Art :: January Art
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
Nativity Crafts for the Classroom
A wonderful, creative way to decorate your room with these cute Nativity Lantern Crafts. With 4 different lantern templates, let your kids choose the one they like.
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...
Included:
• 4 Printed Nativity lantern templates
• 8 Trim sets
• Additional embellishments
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Keywords
:: Nativity crafts :: Nativity Activities :: 3D crafts :: 3D arts :: Christmas crafts :: Christmas activities :: Ms Lil :: paper lanterns ::
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 ::