Christmas Crafts for the Classroom A wonderful, creative way to decorate your room for the Holidays with this Elf Lantern Craft. Elves hanging from the ceiling or sitting on the shelf, your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches Christmas Elf crafts. 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…so many possibilities. This unit can be approached in several ways. Either as a quick Elf craft that will take about 90 minutes to complete. Or as long, in-depth Elf 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 Elf pieces will take an additional 45 to 60 minute block of time. I normally have my Kiddos write about Elves on the back of the legs, arms and lantern itself. Included: • Printed Elf lantern templates • Numerous Elf “clothing outfit” trims • Elf Hats….check out the preview to see everything included! ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Elf Craft :: Elf Activity :: Christmas Craft :: Christmas Activity :: Elf Christmas :: Elf Crafts for Kids :: Paper Lantern :: 3D Craft :: Elf Theme :: Ms Lil :: Elf Decorations :: Christmas Decorations ::

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!

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

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 ::

Chinese New Year Lanterns Chinese New Year Activity Sheets A creative way to decorate your classroom for Chinese New Year on January 28th, 2017. Roosters 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, 6 activity worksheets included to enhance learning about Chinese New Year. Included: • 6 Different lantern templates • 8 Different Trim styles and sayings • Chinese coin templates • Curling Ribbons ** 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: :: Chinese New Year Lantern :: Chinese New Year 2017 :: Chinese New Year Activity :: Chinese Lunar New Year :: Chinese Zodiac Animals :: January 28th, 2017 :: Chinese paper lanterns ::

Butterfly, Butterfly A creative way to teach about Butterflies and Butterfly life cycles. Decorate your classroom and teach your kiddos about the beauty of these delicate insects. Your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these unique Butterfly Lanterns. Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Butterfly project there are several activities to extend your students learning about the Butterflies. 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 Butterfly project 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 Butterflies or Butterfly 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 Butterflies on the back of the cut-outs. Included: • Printed Butterfly lantern templates • Numerous Butterfly trims and Life Cycle trims • Realistic Butterfly Cut- outs….check out the preview to see everything included! ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Butterfly Craft :: Butterfly Activity :: Butterfly Life Cycle :: Insect Craft :: Insect Life Cycle :: Metamorphosis :: Lepidoptera :: Paper Lantern :: 3D Craft :: Insect Craft :: Bug Craft :: Insect Activity :: Bug Activity :: Butterfly Theme :: Ms Lil :: Butterfly Decoration :: Butterfly Kite ::

Halloween Crafts for the Classroom A wonderful, creative way to decorate your room for Halloween with this Frankenstein Lantern Craft. Frankenstein hanging from the ceiling or sitting on the shelf, your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches Frankenstein crafts. 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…so many possibilities. This unit can be approached in several ways. Either as a quick Frankenstein craft that will take about 90 minutes to complete. Or as long, in-depth Frankenstein 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 pieces will take an additional 45 to 60 minute block of time. I normally have my Kiddos write about Frankenstein on the back of the legs, arms and lantern itself. Included: • Printed Frankenstein lantern templates • Numerous Frankenstein “clothing outfit” trims • Check out the preview to see everything included! ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Frankenstein Craft :: Frankenstein Activity :: Halloween Craft :: Halloween Activity :: Bride of Frankenstein :: Frankenstein Crafts for Kids :: Paper Lantern :: 3D Craft :: Frankenstein Theme :: Ms Lil :: Frankenstein Decorations :: Halloween Decorations ::

Turkey Hats :: Turkey Life Cycle :: Thanksgiving Activity Hats that teach life cycles with additional Science Related Activity Sheets An easy to create 3D Turkey Hat to celebrate Thanksgiving while learning all about the Life Cycle of Turkey. Your kiddos will love making these adorable Turkey Hats and working on the activity sheets provided. There are so many possibilities and extensions for these 3D Turkey 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 :: :: Thanksgiving :: Included in this unit :: 2 Crown styles to suit your kiddos Single Band Crown Fish Tail Crown :: Various head bands with Turkey life cycles and related themes :: Turkey Themed Worksheets Turkey Research page Turkey Can Have Are Chart Turkey Circle Chart Turkey Life Cycle ** 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. ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get Teacher’s Notebook credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, Teacher’s Notebook gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the blue heart next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive sales, freebies updates about this store. ☺ More creative teaching ides: • Check out my Pinterest Board for more great teaching ideas. ☺

:: 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 ::

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! ********************************************************************* 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

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

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 ::

I Love my Earth! A creative way to teach environmental education for Earth Day. Decorate your classroom and 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 these 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. This unit can be approached in several ways. Either as a quick Earth Day 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 Heart will take an additional 45 to 60 minute block of time. I normally read an Earth storybook for my Kiddos. We create one heart for each Earth related book, writing and drawing one element that is important. 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 • Beautiful Hearts ….check out the preview to see everything included!

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 ::

Bats in the Classroom! A creative way to teach about Bats using this unique 3D Bat 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 Bats. This Bat Art Project makes an excellent addition to your Bat classroom décor. Personally, I love hanging upside down from the ceiling in my classroom. Paper lanterns are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Embedded within this Bat Project there are several activities to extend your students learning about the Bats. 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 Bat project that will take about 2 hours to complete. Or as long, in-depth Bat 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 Bat lantern and the underside of the Bat wings facts about Bat. With older grades, I have my students do an Bat Research Project. Not only do they have to research about an Bat species, they work on recreating their Bat lantern to look as realistic as possible. You can easily use this project to spiral into Bat literature and science in so many ways. Included: • Printed Bat templates • Clear step-by-step instructions • Bat sample photos … check out the preview to see everything included! ***************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Bat Craft :: Bat Crafts :: Bat Activity :: Stella Luna :: Bat craft template :: Bat art :: Bat art project :: Bat lantern :: Bat classroom decoration :: Bat decor :: Bat research project :: Bat models :: Paper Lantern :: Ms Lil :: Halloween Crafts :: Halloween Activity ::

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!

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

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 ***************************************************************************** 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