I am a Montessori teacher with over 28 years of teaching experience from preschool to high school. I love creating and designing paper crafts that help develop fine motor skills and enhance common core teaching requirements.
I am a Montessori teacher with over 28 years of teaching experience from preschool to high school. I love creating and designing paper crafts that help develop fine motor skills and enhance common core teaching requirements.
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!
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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 ::
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
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!
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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!
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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 ::
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.
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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 ::
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.
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
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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
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.
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More Crafting Ideas:
Groundhog Day :: A crafty science project
Presidents Day Craft
100 Day Craft
Valentine Paper Bag Mailbox
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.
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.
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.