Category Archives: Thanksgiving
LEAF ELEGANCE
This “Autumn Elegance” project has to be made up to see how beautiful it actually is. It would be perfect in a black matted picture frame. The brown grocery bag, after it is prepared for this project, looks like leather. … Continue reading
TURKEY SNACK HOLDER
This is a timely and useful centerpiece for Thanksgiving. It’s perfect for holding nuts and mints or any other snack that makes a holiday complete. For patterns and directions to make this “Turkey Centerpiece,” look in the Thanksgiving Projects Gallery in … Continue reading
PUMPKINS IN CHALK AND PAINT
We used colored chalk dipped in white poster paint to achieve the look in the “Pumpkin Patch.” This is another of those projects that look so nice made up—the picture doesn’t do it justice. For instructions on how to make … Continue reading
PUMPKINS
All elementary kids love using oil pastels and this 3rd Grade group is getting very good at shading with them. We make the pumpkins separate and then glue them on the black background. We use oil pastels, scissors, glue sticks, … Continue reading
I AIN’T NO TURKEY
I so wanted to use that title for the project but didn’t think it would look too good in school. So now I can’t resist. This is a 5th Grade project that had hilarious results. I don’t have a picture … Continue reading
STUFFED TURKEY
After Thanksgiving dinner, we just want to sit because we’re so stuffed. Last year the 4th graders made these turkeys. Some of them really look uncomfortable. There are more pictures of these turkeys….enjoy. For the supply list and directions for … Continue reading
HEADBAND
Isn’t this cute. Imagine a whole classroom full of these little turkeys. If time permits, use the handprints of the kids for the feathers. I have included a pattern for handprints if you want to have them printed out before … Continue reading
DISC TURKEY
You were probably really thankful for that CD when it was new and useful, but now you just want to use it for something else instead of tossing it. Here’s your chance to show your thanks again; once for finding … Continue reading