ABC Crafts

Web Frame

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WHAT WILL YOU PUT IN YOUR WEB FRAME? This Op Art frame is fun to make!  Your kids will need a pencil and a ruler to draw the lines.  They’ll connect two dots at a time.  Kids are always amazed when they see the finished web.   The kids can add spiders to their drawing.  They … Read more

Valentine Box

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V IS FOR VALENTINES This valentine card holder is perfect for classroom desks.  It’s quick and easy to make.  The kids can decorate it any way they want to make their own unique card holder.  It can also be used as a container for valentine cookies or chocolates.  You can give it to a friend … Read more

Umbrella Straw

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UMBRELLA STRAWS ARE USEFUL ON SUNNY DAYS Keep your drinks shaded and bug-free with these umbrella straws.  Decorate the umbrella.  Cut it out.  Fan fold it.  Place a straw in the center hole. The umbrella straw will shade your drink.  If you slide the umbrella down the straw to cover your glass, you can protect … Read more

Turkey Tube

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TURKEY TUBES FOR THE TABLE This craft is perfect for Thanksgiving!  It’s also a craft you can make if you are studying birds or, of course, the letter t.  Just color the turkey body, tail, and tube.  Glue the pieces together and add a folded napkin for the wings. USE THE TURKEY ON YOUR READING … Read more

Student Stocking

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STUDENT STOCKINGS CAN BE FILLED WITH SURPRISES This craft is easy-to-make and it’s super cute!  Your kids can color the stocking or you can print the stocking pattern on different paper colors and let the kids trade pieces and use paper scraps to decorate their stockings.  The stockings will be special either way.  *The 4 … Read more

Rowdy Rabbit

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ROWDY RABBIT RANTS & RAVES This is a simple marionette puppet.  Your students can decorate the rabbit any way they want.  They’ll punch the hole in each body part,  tie a sting through each hole, and attach the limbs to the rabbit’s body with brads.  Once assembled, the marionette is ready to be rowdy!  Pull on … Read more

Quilt Cubes

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QUILT CUBES – A QUICK STORAGE BOX If you have tons of crayons the quilt cube is the craft for you.  These easy-to-make boxes are excellent storage containers for crayons and other small items. PLAY A READING GAME – QUICK TAC TOE If you are using the Phonics Funsters reading program, play a flashcard game.  … Read more

Pirate Prize Box

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PERFECT FOR A PIRATE PARTY! If you are having a pirate party or learning about pirates, this pirate prize box is the perfect craft and or party favor.  You can fill it with popcorn, pretzels, or cheese puffs.  Place a prize in the box: a pirate eye patch, jewelry, a tiny telescope, or a toy … Read more

Origami Cup

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OPEN THIS ORIGAMI CUP AND FILL IT WITH O’s OR OTHER TREATS Origami is a great way to make a useful paper object.  This paper cup actually holds water…until it gets too soggy to hold water.  But if you need a quick drink of H2O, this cup will work! You can also use it to … Read more

Nice Nests

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NESTLE AN EGG IN THIS NICE NEST When you are working with eggs, they are fragile and they tend to roll around.  These nests are perfect for keeping eggs in place. PARTY NESTS These nests can be used as a table decoration.  Fill the center with Easter grass.  Place some jellybeans and a Peep in … Read more