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 ::

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

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 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 :: 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 ::

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 ::

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! ********************************************************************************* :: 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

Free simple black name plates. I created these simple name plates to be used inside my kiddos pencil box lids. These are a great reference for numbers from 1 to 20 and lower case letters.

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 ::

Spooky…Haunted Houses A Halloween craft for everyone in your classroom. Created with Halloween and Fall themed houses. In my classroom I have a least 6 different religious beliefs. With a few adaptions, everyone can create and build the Haunted house of their dreams. I have used this simple craft in my room for years. Every year I use these bags for Halloween Treats that the kids bring in for their friends. Put the treats into the bags, pop on the roof and staple. No fuss! These bags look very cute as a Haunted House Village display stuffed with paper. 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. Paper bag crafts are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. The kids love colouring all the bits and pieces and then sticking them on to create their own unique House. I have created very easy houses…trim, colour and glue. For the more complicated houses, we start with the “basic” house…colour, cut and glue on the bits. Then, for the kids who excel in fine motor, they just love colouring, 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 and Match Haunted House parts • Step by step instructions :: Haunted House :: Haunted House Craft :: Paper Bag Craft :: Halloween Crafts for Kids :: Halloween Craft :: October Craft :: Fall Activity :: Haunted House craft :: Haunted House activity :: Halloween Haunted House ::

Honour the Memory. Never Forget. A wonderful Poppy Project to honor Remembrance Day, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day and Anzac Day. There are 12 lantern designs and 14 trim sets with various messages of Remembrance. 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 Poppy 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 large Poppies or Message Ribbons will take an additional 45 to 60 minute blocks of time. I normally read a Peace storybook for my Kiddos. Then we create one large Poppy circle for each Peace related book, writing and drawing one element from the story 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, on the back of the Poppies, have your kiddos 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. :: Poppy Craft :: Peace Poppies :: Fine Motor Crafts :: Poppy Crafts for Kids :: Poppy 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 ::

Presidents’ Day Celebration A creative way to decorate your classroom for Presidents’ Day while learning about the importance of the American Flag. These beautiful lanterns will look stunning hanging from your ceiling. 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 Washington’s and Lincoln’s Birthdays. 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. So many ways to embellish these American Flag lanterns using glitter, paper layering, leaves, shredded paper, cotton pieces, tissue paper... The ideas are endless Included: • Close up of a completed lantern • Lantern sample • Background classroom information • Lantern ideas • Prepping the lesson • Step by step… instructions • 6 Printed flag lanterns • 1 Blank lantern • 16 Top & Bottom trims • 10 Top trims • 6 Bottom trims • 2 sizes of star sheets • Presidents’ :: President’s :: Presidents :: All three variations included ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Presidents :: Presidents Day :: Presidents’ Day :: President’s Day :: Presidents Day Activity :: Washington’s Birthday :: Lincoln’s Birthday :: American Flag :: American symbols :: White House craft :: paper lanterns :: Ms Lil ::

100 Days of School Included in this package: Close up of a completed lantern Background classroom information Lantern ideas Prepping the lesson Step by step… instructions 1 Heart themed lantern pattern 2 “Follow the Directions” sheets with Canadian and American spelling 10 Trim pages A creative way to decorate your room for 100th Day of School with these Shape themed lantern craft. Play “Follow the Directions” game as your kiddos practice their listening and fine motor skills. Cover both Geometry lessons and 100th Day with one great craft. 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... Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the Blue rectangle next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ More creative teaching ides: • Check out my Pinterest Board for Ms Lil. I have lots of great ideas on my 100 Days of School… board. ☺ ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Geometry Craft :: Geometry :: Shapes Craft:: 100th Day of School :: 100th Day :: 100 Days of School :: 100 Day :: Chinese Lanterns :: Paper lanterns :: Ms Lil ::

100th Day of School A creative way to decorate your room for 100th Day of School with these Heart themed Lantern Crafts. Play “Follow the Directions” game as your kiddos practice their listening and fine motor skills. Cover both Valentine’s Day and 100th Day with one great craft. 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, foam shapes... Included: • 1 Printed Heart lantern templates • 10 Trim sets • Additional embellishments More creative teaching ideas: • Check out my Pinterest Board at Ms Lil. I have lots of great winter activities on my 100th Day of School…board.☺ ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Valentines Craft :: Valentine :: Valentine’s Day :: 100th Day of School :: 100th Day :: 100 Days of School :: 100 Day :: Chinese Lanterns :: Paper lanterns :: Ms Lil ::

Paper Bag Valentine Post Office Craft So many possibilities and extensions. A Valentine craft for everyone in your classroom. 13 different roof tops and 18 front of Post Office designs…let your kids choose their own designs to create their own Post Office Valentine Day card holder. I have used this simple craft in my room for years. Every year we create these Valentine Post offices. 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 Postal 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. The kids love colouring all the bits and pieces and then sticking them on to create their own unique Post Offices. I have created very easy houses…trim, colour and glue. For the more complicated Post Office, we start with the “basic” office…colour, cut and glue on the bits. Then, for the kids who excel in fine motor, they just love colouring, cutting and adding all the bits and pieces to their projects, including the sides and the back of the Post Office. 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 Post Office parts • Step by step instructions More creative teaching ideas: • Check out my Pinterest Board at Ms Lil. I have lots of great Valentine activities on my Valentine, Valentine board.☺ ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Paper Bag Crafts :: Valentines Ideas :: Valentines Day :: Valentine card holders :: Valentines printables :: Valentines paper crafts :: Paper Bag Houses :: Valentine Gingerbread House :: Ms Lil ::

Valentine’s Day Crafts for everyone! A wonderful, creative way to decorate your room for Valentine’s Day with these Valentine themed Lantern Crafts. 10 different Valentine lantern templates, let your kids choose the one they like the best: robots, rocket ships, elephants, bees, hearts, dinosaurs 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, foam shapes... Included: • 10 Printed lantern templates • 8 Trim sets • Additional embellishments More creative teaching ideas: • Check out my Pinterest Board at Ms Lil. I have lots of great winter activities on the Valentine, Valentine…board.☺ ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Valentines ideas :: Valentine :: Valentines day :: Valentines :: Valentine robots :: Valentine rock ship :: Valentine dinosaur :: Valentine heart :: Valentine patterns :: Valentine elephant :: Valentine bees :: Paper lanterns :: Ms Lil ::

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year 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. Great for Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year. 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 ***************************************************************************** More creative teaching ides: • Check out my Pinterest Board for more great teaching ideas. ☺ ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Monkey Craft :: Chinese New Year Lantern :: Year of the Monkey :: Chinese paper lantern :: Valentine’s craft :: Gong Hey Fat Choy :: Chinese Lunar New Year :: Gong Hei Fat Choy :: Gung Hey Fat Choy :: Gung Hei Fat Choy :: Chinese New Year Activities :: Gong Xi Fa Cai :: Kung Hei Fat Choy :: paper lantern :: Ms Lil :: Valentine’s craft

Year of the Monkey Chinese Lanterns Included in this package: Close up of a completed lantern Monkey lantern sample Background classroom information Lantern ideas Prepping the lesson Step by step… instructions 4 Printed Monkey lanterns 1 Blank lantern 2 Monkey nose and mouth templates 1 Monkey face parts template 11 Trim pages 3 Monkey tail sheets :: varying difficulty 1 Monkey leg and arm template 1 Bow tie or Hair bow template 1 Banana template A creative way to decorate your classroom for Chinese New Year on February 8th, 2016. 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! ***************************************************************************** More creative teaching ides: • Check out my Pinterest Board for more great teaching ideas. ☺ ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Monkey Craft :: Chinese New Year Lantern :: Year of the Monkey :: Gong Hey Fat Choy :: Chinese Lunar New Year :: Gong Hei Fat Choy :: Gung Hey Fat Choy :: Gung Hei Fat Choy :: Chinese New Year Activities :: Gong Xi Fa Cai :: Kung Hei Fat Choy :: paper lantern :: Ms Lil ::