Mexican Flowers added
8-18-98 Original
Author Unknown
Need: Tissue
paper, twist tie or pipe cleaner
Directions: Give
each child 3-5 different colored squares of tissue paper and have
them set the one on top of another. Show
the children how to fan fold and then wrap a
twist tie around the middle of the fan folded paper. Have each
child carefully open his flower by pulling the
different colors of paper upwards or
downwards to separate each layer.
Mexican Lanterns
added 8-18-98 Original
Author Unknown
Need: Construction
paper, crayons or markers
Directions: Give
each child a piece of construction paper and allow them to decorate
any way they wish. (crayons and markers)
Next, have the children fold the paper in
half length wise. They should then cut 1'' cuts apart beginning
at the fold but leave one 1'' border around the
edges except the fold. Have the children then unfold
and roll each long edge of the paper in a circle and staple. Use
the hole punch to make two holes in the top, then
tie a piece of string to the hole as a hanger.
Mexican Hats
added 8-18-98 Original
Author Unknown
Need:
Construction paper, ribbon
Directions: Cut
a hat shape out using construction paper. Punch holes all around. Let
the child decorate & lace. If you use
the ribbon that is used on balloons you won't
have to use a needle. This ribbon is inexpensive.
Make Green/ White/ Red
Chains added
8-18-98 Original
Author Unknown
Need: Red,
white, and Green constructions paper
Directions: Cut red, white & green paper
strips & let the children make chains to decorate the room.
Maracas
added 8-18-98 Original
Author Unknown
Need: Empty
Yogurt cups w/ lids, tape, popsicle sticks, small beans
Directions: Collect
empty yogurt cups that still have the lids. Decorate a festive
cover which will be taped around the yogurt cup to
hide the words (I have seen some classes paint
their cups, but the paint sometimes starts to flake off when
the kids are using them). Tape a popsicle stick to one side of the
cup (masking tape seems to hold better than glue).
Put about 15 to 20 small beans inside the cup
and tape closed.
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