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Remembrance Day
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In…
Read MoreThe Mad Hatter’s Top Hat
This wild and colorful hat is the last in hour Halloween series this year! Add your top hat to a costume, use for dramatic play, or wear it to read Alice in Wonderland. Age: 4+ Duration: 15 minutes Learning Outcomes: Express yourself with color and pattern with a fashionable hat. Exercise fine motor skills. Encourage creativity. You’ll Need:…
Read MoreSee-Through Big Button Bugs
You’ll never need to swat these adorable button critters! Add them to any classroom for an extra Halloween edge. Age: 4-7 Duration: 5-15 minutes (depending on the level of difficulty) Learning Outcomes: Create adorable Halloween decorations. Practice fine motor skills. You’ll Need: R20208 See-Through Big Buttons Chenille Stems Googly Eyes Glue Today we’ll be walking you through three…
Read MoreFrog Mask
This adorable mask is a perfect addition to your costume closet! Wear it Trick-or-Treating too! Age: 4+ Duration: 15 minutes (plus drying time) Learning Outcomes: Augment student presentations with this adorable costume piece. Exercise fine motor skills. Create wearable art. You’ll Need: R52083 Wild Animal Fold-Up Masks R15653 Circle Popz Washable Markers Scissors White Glue Tape Today we…
Read MoreMetallic Robot Mask
This mask is the perfect finishing touch for a classic DIY robot costume this Halloween! Age: 5+ Duration: 10 Minutes (plus drying time) Learning Outcomes: Exercise fine motor skills. Practice precision scissor skills. Create beautiful take-home art! You’ll Need: R52076 Folding Fun Masks Aluminum Foil (available at most grocery stores) White glue Tempera Paint Paintbrushes Goo Spreader…
Read More3D Features Mask
This cheerful mask incorporates paper sculpting to create vivid 3D facial features! Use as part of a costume or as colorful wall art! Age: 5+ Duration: 30 minutes (plus drying time) Learning Outcomes: Practice sculpting with paper. Explore new art techniques. Exercise fine motor skills. Talk about what masks represent for various world cultures. You’ll Need: R52010 African…
Read MoreDay of the Dead Color-Diffusing Calavera
Bonus Post! Get ready to party for Dia de los Muertos with these color diffusing paper Calaveras! Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is November 2nd. This Mexican holiday is celebrated throughout Mexico and in the United States, and it focuses on remembering and celebrating friends and family members who have passed…
Read MorePaper Sculpted Lion Mask
These easy paper sculpting techniques create a beautiful 3D effect on any basic mask! Age: 5+ Duration: 20 Minutes Learning Outcomes: Practice precision scissor skills! Explore the tensile strength and elasticity of paper. Learn how different textures create different looks! You’ll Need: R52083 Wild Animal Fold-Up Masks Construction Paper Crayons Scissors Tape Select your mask. We chose a…
Read MoreSteampunk Gears Mask
Steampunk glorifies sci-fi without advanced technology! Get kids excited about this unique sci-fi genre and the beautiful artwork the genre has inspired with this sparkly mask! Age: 5+ Duration: 20 minutes (plus drying time) Learning Outcomes: Get creative juices flowing with this activity. Talk about a popular literary genre and the art and fashion aesthetics it inspired.…
Read MoreMosaic Masks
These beautiful, geometric masks are perfect for imaginative play and for unique Halloween costumes! Age: 4+ Duration: 15 minutes (not including drying time) Learning Outcomes: Exercise fine motor skills. Practice mosaic technique, which can be used on a variety of other projects. Talk about self-expression. Create a fun costume piece or wall-worthy artwork! You’ll Need: R52010 African…
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