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

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

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

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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. ☺
Diwali :: Deepawali  :: The Festival Of Lights
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Diwali :: Deepawali :: The Festival Of Lights

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Diwali :: Deepawali :: The Festival Of Lights A creative way to decorate your classroom for Diwali, the festival of lights. Your kiddos will love creating and putting on their own personal touches on these beautiful Diwali Lanterns. 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. Over the centuries, Diwali has become a national festival that is enjoyed by most Indians regardless of faith: Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs. Diwali, or Deepawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that are lit outside homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians Diwali is an official holiday in Fiji, Guyana, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and recently Sindh Province in Pakistan.
Apple Hat  ::  Apple Life Cycle Hat  ::  Johnny Apple Seed Hat
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Apple Hat :: Apple Life Cycle Hat :: Johnny Apple Seed Hat

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Apple Hats :: Apple Life Cycle Hats :: Johnny Apple Seed Hat Hats that teach life cycles with additional Science Related Activity Sheets An easy to create 3D Apple Hat to celebrate Johnny Apple Seed while learning all about the life Cycle of Apple Trees. Your kiddos will love making this adorable Apple Hat and working on the activity sheets provided. There are so many possibilities and extensions for these 3D Apple Hats and Worksheets. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Social Studies/Cultural Studies :: Included in this unit :: 2 Crown styles to suit your kiddos Single Band Crown Fish Tail Crown :: Various head bands with Apple life cycle and related themes :: Apple themed Worksheets Apple Research page Apple Can Have Are Chart Apple Circle Chart ** If there are additional trim sayings, phrases or lantern designs, please do not hesitate to email your requests. I would be delighted to add them to this template or create a new template package just for you.
Canada Day Craft ::  Canada 150  :: Canada Flag  ::  July 1st
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Canada Day Craft :: Canada 150 :: Canada Flag :: July 1st

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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!
Groundhog Day Hat  ::  A science and Literature Groundhog Day Craft
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Groundhog Day Hat :: A science and Literature Groundhog Day Craft

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Crazy 3D Groundhog Day Hats Groundhog Related Science Activity Sheets An easy to create 3D Groundhog Crown to celebrate Groundhog Day on February 2nd. Your kiddos will love making this adorable Groundhog Hat and working on the activity sheets provided. There are so many possibilities and extensions for these 3D Groundhog Hats and Worksheets. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Social Studies/Cultural Studies :: Included in this unit :: 2 Crown styles to suit your kiddos Single Band Crown Fish Tail Crown :: Various head bands with two adorable Groundhog Day Poems :: 10 Year of the Groundhog Worksheets Groundhog Research page Groundhog Can Have Are Chart Groundhog Circle Chart ** If there are additional trim sayings, phrases or lantern designs, please do not hesitate to email your requests. I would be delighted to add them to this template or create a new template package just for you. ************************************************************************ More Crafting Ideas: Groundhog Day :: A crafty science project Presidents Day Craft 100 Day Craft Valentine Paper Bag Mailbox
Chinese New Year 2017  Crown. ::  Year of the Roooster 3D Hat
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Chinese New Year 2017 Crown. :: Year of the Roooster 3D Hat

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Year of the Rooster 3D Crowns Rooster Related Science Activity Sheets An easy to create 3D Chinese New Year Crown to celebrate the Year of the Rooster. Your kiddos will love making this adorable Chinese New Year Hat and working on the activity sheets provided. There are so many possibilities and extensions for these Chinese New Year Hats and Worksheets. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Social Studies/Cultural Studies :: Included in this unit :: 2 Crown styles to suit your kiddos Single Band Crown Fish Tail Crown :: 3D Year of the Rooster Design Featuring the Chinese Zodiac characters for Year of the Rooster :: 3 Year of the Rooster Worksheets Rooster Research page Rooster Can Have Are Chart Chinese New Year Circle Chart ** If there are additional trim sayings, phrases or lantern designs, please do not hesitate to email your requests. I would be delighted to add them to this template or create a new template package just for you.
Chinese New Year 2017 Crown. ::  Year of the Rooster Hat
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Chinese New Year 2017 Crown. :: Year of the Rooster Hat

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Year of the Rooster Crowns Year of the Rooster Activity Sheets An easy to create Chinese New Year Crown to celebrate the Year of the Rooster. Your kiddos will love making this adorable Chinese New Year Hat and working on the activity sheets provided. There are so many possibilities and extensions for these Chinese New Year Hats and Worksheets. Develop Fine Motor Skills in… :: coloring :: painting :: :: gluing :: cutting :: :: following directions :: Perfect for … :: Centers :: Morning Work :: :: Art Class :: :: Literacy Extensions :: :: Social Studies/Cultural Studies :: Included in this unit :: 3 Crown styles to suit your kiddos Single Band Crown Fish Tail Crown Ribbon Crown :: 2 Year of the Rooster Designs Featuring the Chinese Zodiac characters for Year of the Rooster :: Various head bands with saying that include… Happy Chinese New Year, Year of the Rooster, Gung Hey Fat Choy (Cantonese), Kung Hei Fat Choy (Cantonese), Gong Xi Fa Cai (Mandarin)…choose the phrasing that works best for your community of learners :: 7 Year of the Rooster Worksheets 2 styles of Rooster Research pages 2 Can Have Are Charts 3 Circle Charts ** 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.
Chinese New Year  ::  Chinese Lanterns ::  Chinese New Year Craft
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Chinese New Year :: Chinese Lanterns :: Chinese New Year Craft

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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 ::
Chinese New Year 2017 ::  Year of the Rooster :: Chinese Lantern Craft
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Chinese New Year 2017 :: Year of the Rooster :: Chinese Lantern Craft

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Year of the Rooster Chinese 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 Chinese lanterns. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. So many ways to create the Rooster lanterns using glitter, paper layering, leaves, shredded paper, cotton pieces, tissue paper... Make sure to add the Rooster legs, arms and tail…too cute! 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 the Year of the Rooster and Chinese New Year. Included: • Printed lantern templates • Cut & Glue-on Rooster Face parts • Rooster legs, wings and tail • 3 Can, Have, Are charts ~ Year of the Rooster :: Roosters :: Chinese New Year • 3 Circle Charts ~ Year of the Rooster :: Roosters :: Chinese New Year ********************************************************************* Keywords: :: Rooster Craft :: Chinese New Year Lantern :: Year of the Rooster :: Chinese New Year Activity :: Chinese Lunar New Year :: Chinese Zodiac Animals :: January 28th, 2017. :: Chinese lanterns. :: paper lanterns
Chinese New Year 2017 :: Year of the Rooster :: Chinese Lantern Craft
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Chinese New Year 2017 :: Year of the Rooster :: Chinese Lantern Craft

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Year of the Rooster Chinese 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 Chinese lanterns. These units are designed in a Mix and Match format. You are able to pick the pieces that you want, depending on the needs and the abilities of your students. There are so many different possibilities. So many ways to create this 3D Rooster lanterns using glitter, paper layering, leaves, shredded paper, cotton pieces, tissue paper... Make sure to add the Rooster legs, arms and tail…too cute! 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 the Year of the Rooster and Chinese New Year. Included: • Printed lantern templates • Cut & Glue-on Rooster Face parts • Rooster legs, wings and tail • 3 Can, Have, Are charts ~ Year of the Rooster :: Roosters :: Chinese New Year • 3 Circle Charts ~ Year of the Rooster :: Roosters :: Chinese New Year
Santa Craft  ::  St. Nicholas Craft  ::  Christmas Craft
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Santa Craft :: St. Nicholas Craft :: Christmas Craft

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Ho Ho Ho…It’s Santa Time! Enjoy creating this Santa Lantern during the Holidays with your kiddos. A creative way to decorate your room for the Christmas. 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. Lantern crafts are great for developing fine motor skills such as: folding, coloring, painting, gluing, cutting, listening and following directions. Included: • Printed craft templates • Picture how to pages • Mix and Match Santa parts • Step by step instructions Check out the preview to see everything included! *************************************************************************** Keywords: :: Santa Craft :: Santa Activity :: Santa :: Holiday :: Christmas Language Activity :: Christmas Craft :: Christmas Activity :: Santa Art :: Christmas Art :: Christmas Decorations :: Christmas Décor :: Santa Decorations :: Santa Décor :: Ms Lil :: Lanterns ::
Frankenstein  Craft  ::  Halloween Activities
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Frankenstein Craft :: Halloween Activities

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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 ::
Elf  Craft  ::  Christmas Activities
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Elf Craft :: Christmas Activities

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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 ::
Bat Craft  ::  Bat Activity  ::  Halloween Craft
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Bat Craft :: Bat Activity :: Halloween Craft

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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 ::
Apple Craft  ::  Apple Tree Life Cycle
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Apple Craft :: Apple Tree Life Cycle

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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 ::
Johnny Appleseed Craft  ::  Johnny Appleseed Activity
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Johnny Appleseed Craft :: Johnny Appleseed Activity

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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
Butterfly Craft  ::  Butterfly Life Cycle
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Butterfly Craft :: Butterfly Life Cycle

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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 ::
4th of July ::  Independence Day  ::  American Flag
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4th of July :: Independence Day :: American Flag

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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 ::
Bee Unit  ::  Honey Bee Life Cycle Activity  ::  Bee Craft
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Bee Unit :: Honey Bee Life Cycle Activity :: Bee Craft

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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!