Thanksgiving Cornucopia
Supplies:
Paper Grocery Bags
Magazines
Crayons
Glue
Scissors
Cut the paper bag so you can flatten it. Cut out the
cornucopia cone shape, add a circle to the
"open" end. Color it if desired. Cut out
pictures of fruit from magazines and glue them onto
circle of the horn.
PILGRIM LOG
CABIN
Popsicle Sticks
Glue
Marker Pens
Construction Paper (or White Paper)
Create your own log cabin on paper using Popsicle sticks.
Coloring the Popsicle sticks, or the trees and grass
surrounding the cabin on the paper.
If you are feeling extra creative, try making a
3-dimensional cabin out of Popsicle sticks. Use a small
empty box to help support the sticks while you glue them
together. Pull the box out of the middle when you are
done, or keep it inside for extra support.
THANKSGIVING CHARACTERS
Supplies:
Toilet Paper Roll
Crayons
Glue
Construction Paper
Scissors
Cover roll with black paper. Cut a small circle, draw a
face on it, and glue it onto the roll. Other things to
add: arms, feet hair hat brim, apron, etc. You can also
make Indians and turkeys this way.
TREE Of THANKS
Supplies:
2 Paper Grocery Bags
Construction Paper (fall Colors)
Crayons, Markers, or Pencils
Glue
Scissors
Cut open the grocery bags so it lays flat. Cut out a tree
trunk and branch shapes . Use colored paper and cut out
leaf shapes. Have children write what they are thankful
for on the leaves and hang them on the tree.
However, sometimes, it might be a problem about keeping a
tree, in which case you can think of a thanksgiving
COLLAGE. You Will need:
Old Magazines, Newspapers or Catalogs
Scissors
Construction Paper
Glue
Cut out pictures from old magazines or newspapers to make
a collage of things you are thankful for this year. Glue
the images onto construction paper, overlapping them to
form a collage. You can even frame your picture by
cutting another piece of construction paper into strips
to line the outside of your collage. Be sure to sign it
before you post it somewhere.
PAPER BAG TURKEY
Supplies:
Brown Paper Bags
Scrap Construction Paper
Newspaper
Glue
Crayons
Scissors
Stuff the paper bag with newspaper, leaving about 3
inches to fold shut. Try to fold it so both ends look the
same and then glue it shut. Cut out feather shapes and
glue onto bag. Draw and cut out turkey head and neck;
making two tabs where the base of the neck will be. Fold
one tab forward and one tab back and attach it to the
bag.
POPCORN
NECKLACE
You will need
Popcorn, Thread & a Needle
Pop the popcorn according to the instructions on the
package. Let it cool... don't eat all of it! ;)
String a needle with thread, doubled over. Knot the ends
of the thread together. Make sure the thread is long
enough to make a necklace when doubled in half.
Stick the needle thru a piece of popcorn until the knot
is pulled up close to the popcorn. Continue to string
popcorn onto the needle, until you fill up the thread,
leaving about a handful at the end of the thread.
Cut the needle off, then tie the thread in a knot at the
end of the popcorn. Tie the ends together to make a
necklace.
NOTES! Please ask an adult to help you thread the needle,
if you need help. You can also try adding beads,
cranberries or other items to the necklace. Bracelets can
als be made out.
NON-TOXIC
MODELING CLAY
You will need:
2 cups baking soda
1 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 cup water
(Food coloring, unless you want white clay.)
Mix the baking soda, cornstarch and water together in a
bowl with a wooden spoon. Transfer it to a
saucepan.
Please ask an adult to help you with the cooking on the
stove. Cook the baking soda dough in a saucepan over
medium heat, stirring the whole time. The mix will remain
liquid for several minutes, but after 4-8 minutes it will
start to thicken. Stir more rapidly until the dough
begins to pull away from the pan.
Remove the pan from the heat and turn off burner. Put the
dough in a bowl to cool.
After 10 minutes, knead the dough with your hands. If you
want to add food coloring, now is the time to do that.
You can separate the dough into smaller portions so
you'll have different colors of clay, if you'd like. Put
the clay in a plastic bag or air-tight container. In
about 2 hours, the clay will be ready for you to
use.
NOTES! This clay is very easy to work with and can be
easily modeled by just about any age. The clay is
non-toxic, but won't taste very good if you eat it. It
will keep several weeks in an air-tight bag or container.
If you'd like to keep the things you make, the clay will
air dry. Once it's completely dry you can paint it, if
you are using white clay.
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