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Papier-Mâché Globe

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Paper mache projects are great for using up paper from the recycle bin. Give your class the chance to create a three-dimensional globe out of paper mache. They'll work to make their globes as accurate as possible, adding proper colors...
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Fabric Scrap Flower Garden

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Crafting is fun, it increases eye-hand coordination, and it is a great way to accent any lesson. Celebrate Earth Day by creating scrap fabric flowers for a pop-stick flower garden. Children of all ages will love gluing, cutting, and...
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Egg Carton Buggy Mobile

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Craft paper, string, and clean egg cartons are used to create super cute bug mobiles. Included are instructions and images to assist you in guiding your class through the process of making these very cool mobiles. The project would be a...
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My Planet Earth

For Teachers K - 4th
The earth is a delicate and fragile thing; Why not engage your class in a craft project that will make them aware of our environment? Earth Day is celebrated as recycled materials are used to create earth window hangings. Crayons are...
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Butterflies and Bugs

For Teachers 2nd
Symmetry, line, shape, art, and math are all connected through a fun hands-on craft. Included are instructions to a classic activity, where learners create butterflies to show symmetry in nature and then discuss symmetry in math. It is...
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Torn Insect Art

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Sometimes the best way to drive home a concept is through an art project. Here is a quick and easy activity that can help learners remember or become more familiar with the parts on an insect's body. They tear brightly colored paper into...
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Accordion Book Class

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Making a book is a fun art activity that can extend itself into so many different core subjects. Listed are the instructions and materials needed to create accordion-style books. Learners can use the basic tools to construct small books...
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Weaving Instructions

For Teachers K - 4th
Weaving has been around for thousands of years - and now you can do it with your class. A set of instructions alongside visual aids to help you teach your kids how to weave paper. Several weaving project ideas are included. 
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Snowman Mobile

For Students Pre-K - K
Get ready for winter with this snowman mobile worksheet! Young artists create a snowman mobile by coloring and cutting out the pieces of a snowman and attaching them with string, brads, and glue.
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3D Textured Globe

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
The earth, our home planet, and the star of Earth Day celebrations everywhere! Celebrate Earth Day or examine Earth's place in the solar system, with a fun and easy craft, perfect for children nine and up. Paper mache ornaments, paint,...
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Cosmic Mobiles: Recycled Art

For Teachers K - 2nd
If you have a little left over tinsel and aluminum foil, your class can create these fun moon and star mobiles. Poster board or recycled cardboard become your moon and stars; the tinsel gives them sparkle. This would be a great activity...
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Fill the Wheelbarrow

For Students Pre-K - K
Practice filling a wheelbarrow with leaves with this arts and crafts template. Learners cut out and color 10 leaves, a wheelbarrow, and a rake. There are no further directions. This could be used to develop counting and fine motor...
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Top Table

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
In this craft project worksheet, students gather materials and with adult help, construct a table for feeding birds. This is an advanced project.
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Butterfly Mobile

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this butterfly mobile craft project activity, students color and cut out the patterns of a butterfly. Students follow the directions to construct a butterfly mobile.
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Blank Jigsaw Puzzles

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this craft worksheet, students design and create a jigsaw puzzle. Students draw a picture on the blank puzzle sheet, laminate or mount it, and cut out the puzzle. This page has puzzles for 9,10,12 or 24 pieces.
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Creature Candle Holder

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this art project worksheet, students make a creature candle holder out of self hardening clay. This worksheet is geared to the adults who will be instructing the students. No pictures of the finished craft are provided.