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Chinese New Year: Paper Lanterns Lesson Plan
First graders examine a typical Chinese New Year celebration. As a class, they identify the traditions and values used and discuss how they are unique to China. To end the lesson, they take measurements to make their own paper lantern...
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Chinese New Year: Paper Lanterns
First graders study the celebrations of Chinese New Year. They practice measuring and cutting to make paper lanterns.
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Hang a Jack-O'-Lantern Mobile
Student take two sheets (8-1/2- x 1-inches in size) of orange construction paper and hold then together as they cut out the shape of the body (not the stem) of a pumpkin. They should end up with two identical pumpkin shapes. They then...
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Trick or Treat Bags
Trick or treating can be even more fun when kids make their own goodie bags. A materials list, illustrations, templates, and complete directions are included in the resource
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Holiday Paper Projects for Kids
No matter what time of year it is, there's a holiday craft to make! Kindergartners construct several holiday craft projects in a series of holiday art lesson. They complete several paper projects such as 4th of July flags, Thanksgiving...
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Confucius Say... China Old
Students locate China on the map. In this Chinese geography, history and culture lesson, students read literature about China. Students participate in paper making, silk making and lantern making activities.
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Make a Chinese Lantern
In this holiday art worksheet, learners follow instructions to make a Chinese lantern using red construction paper. They add red or yellow construction paper strips on the lantern as decorations. They may add Chinese Happy New Year...
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Batlik- Art of Japan
Eighth graders will examine the use of Japanese ar tforms. The paper lantern is the example drawn from for learners to connect with the culture. The end result is a creative project that should reflect the culture of Japan.
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Storytelling: The Lantern Night Excursion Of Zhong Kui
Third graders create Chinese hand scrolls to tell the story: The Lantern Night Excursion Of Zhong Kui in this cross-curricular lesson for the third grade. The lesson is adaptable to many different grade/ability levels.
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What's Inside a Pumpkin?
Young scholars explore the properties of a pumpkin. In this What's Inside a Pumpkin lesson plan, students use a real pumpkin to investigate pumpkin facts, sing a song "Five Little Pumpkins", paint pumpkin patch artwork, participate in a...
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Camping/Catching Fireflies
Students create glow in the dark simulated lightning bug jars after reading stories about fireflies.
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Halloween Painted Rocks
Halloween rocks! Young learners gather different shaped rocks and create Halloween decorations using the rocks, paints, and various art supplies. The lesson plan offers opportunities to craft three rock creations, including pumpkins,...