Monthly Archives: June 2022

BLACK SPIDER HEADBAND

It’s bigger than an itsy, bitsy spider, but the kids were singing the song never the less. The 1st grade class loved doing this project, they wanted to wear them to lunch today. The instructions, supplies needed and a pattern … Continue reading

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RESTING CATS

This project makes a set of cats, one sitting and one lying down. Fun tack or glue dot them to the window and they can see inside and outside. These are quick and easy to make. The kids loved this … Continue reading

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PUMPKIN CUBES

One thing teachers can easily get ahold of is 1/2 pint milk cartons.  Here is a project that’s easy and a way to send lots of empty milk cartons home. What kid wouldn’t want to make a passel of these.  … Continue reading

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LEAVES AND SPOOKS

I have included a pattern of a bare tree for this project, “Falling Leaves and Spooks.” We start out with a black construction paper background and glue on the bare tree. Then the fun begins with tearing little pieces of … Continue reading

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LUNCH BAG BAT

Another lunch bag project just in time for Halloween. This project usually works better with third grade or older students. For supplies you’ll need a brown lunch bag, newspaper and printed features on colored construction paper. The wings, feet and … Continue reading

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FOURTH OF JULY

Every kid, young and old, loves watching fireworks on the Fourth of July. Great memories are made while the family enjoys the brilliant, colorful explosions of light. And the noise! We do this piece of art on black construction paper, … Continue reading

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HEARTS BOX

This heart box is the perfect size to hold M&M’s, mints, nuts, or even the miniature candy bars.  The box measures 3″ x 3″ x 1″. I’ve left the hearts blank so they can be decorated in a wide variety … Continue reading

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FRIENDS FOREVER

Finish just one side of this valentine to give to a friend; or finish both sides, tie on a ribbon and hang as a classroom decoration. One side of the large heart says, “Friends forever,” but the other side is … Continue reading

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