Calendar Crafts. Things to Make and Do for Each Month. Written by Carolyn Argyle. Illustrated by Becky J. Radtke

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1 Calendar Crafts Things to Make and Do for Each Month Written by Carolyn Argyle Illustrated by Becky J. Radtke Teaching & Learning Company 1204 Buchanan St., P.O. Box 10 Carthage, IL

2 This book belongs to Several of the activities in this book involve preparing, tasting and sharing food items. We urge you to be aware of any food allergies or restrictions your students may have and to supervise these activities diligently. All food-related suggestions are identified with this allergy-alert symbol: Please note: small food items (candies, raisins, cereal, etc.) can also pose a choking hazard. Copyright 2006, Teaching & Learning Company ISBN ISBN Printing No !Δ Teaching & Learning Company 1204 Buchanan St., P.O. Box 10 Carthage, IL The purchase of this book entitles teachers to make copies for use in their individual classrooms only. This book, or any part of it, may not be reproduced in any form for any other purposes without prior written permission from the Teaching & Learning Company. It is strictly prohibited to reproduce any part of this book for an entire school or school district, or for commercial resale. The above permission is exclusive of the cover art, which may not be reproduced.!δ All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. ii TLC10489 Copyright Teaching & Learning Company, Carthage, IL

3 Table of Content ents January New Year s Confetti * Comb Kazoos * New Year s Party Hats * New Year s Paper Bag Piñata * Sock Snowmen * Snowman Sandwiches * Puffy Penguins * Yummy Snowmen * Sugar Cube Igloos * Snow Candy * Pinecone Bird Feeders February Chocolate Necklaces * Pop-Out Valentine Cards * Valentine Rabbits * Paper Plate Valentine Pockets * Funny Face Valentine Necklaces * Flowerpot Valentines * Plaster Heart Refrigerator Magnets * Valentine Pizzas * Valentine Bags * Valentine s Day Punch * Butterfly Valentines * Valentine Pom-Pom Magnets * Valentine Mouse March Wind Socks * Clothespin Lambs * Shamrock Pins * March Lions * Shamrock Prints * Shamrock Leprechauns * Filter Paper Shamrocks * Pot-O-Gold * Teddy Bear Cake * Shamrock Necklaces April Milk Jug Easter Baskets * Rabbit Sacks * Egg Carton Easter Baskets * Living Easter Baskets * Spring Treasures Totes * Marshmallow Treat Egg Nests * Bird Nests * Popcorn Easter Eggs * TLC10489 Copyright Teaching & Learning Company, Carthage, IL Stained Glass Windows * Pasta Egg Nests * Bunny Cards * Happy Handy Ducks May Mother s Day Drawer Sachets * Roll of Sweets for Mom * Hand-Painted Wrapping Paper * Handprint Pop-Up Cards * Cinnamon French Toast * Decorated Clothespin Chip Clips * Decorated Plastic Bag Dispensers * Flower Pincushions * May Day Flower Bouquets * Heart Cakes June Summer Door Hangers * Bow Tie Dinner Napkins * Dad s Bookmark * Mud Pie Brownies * Pom-Poms * Collage Pencil Holders for Father s Day * Doughnut Sundaes for Father s Day * Turtles July Kids Ice Cream * Homemade Butter * Scones * Jungle Trail Mix * Hot Air Balloons * Homemade Rubber Stamps * Fabric Crayon Transfers August Fishbowl Gelatin * Cereal Necklaces * Summer Scrunchies * Taffy Pull * Summer Fans * Garden Party Attire * Ladybug Racers * Butterscotch Crunchies September Apple Smiles * Grandparents Day Cards * Stamp-Art Stationery * Crowns * Flowerpot Pencil Holders * Streaming Sock Balls * Gift Bags for Grandparents Day * Cat Gift Bags for Grandparents * Cherry Graham Cracker Pudding * Peanut Butter Candy October Dancing Spiders * Dancing Jack-o -Lanterns * Shrunken Heads * Rice Cake-o - Lanterns * Lollipop Ghosts * Curly Tail Black Cats * Ghostly Piñata * Papier-Mâché Jacko -Lanterns * Spooky Spiders * Pumpkin Punch * Witch Puppets * Halloween Hands November Fall Wreaths * Napkin Rings * Turkey Place Mats * Turkey Mosaics * 3-D Turkeys * Mr. Curly Tail Turkey * Finger- Paint Turkeys * Winter Sparkles * Happy Scarecrows December Pinecone Christmas Trees * Candy Cane Reindeer * Juice Can Lid Ornaments * Pasta Christmas Wreaths * Beaded Candy Canes * Clothespin Reindeer * Salt Dough Ornaments * Cornflake Wreaths * Lace-a-Stocking * Reindeer Sandwiches * Fuzzy Polar Bears iii

4 New Year s Confetti Materials needed for each child: Children learn to use a hole punch in this fun activity. Give each child a sheet of colored cardstock or construction paper. Have children punch out small pieces of confetti using their hole punches. Trim the edges of the paper occasionally so children can continue punching the middle of the sheet of paper. Put the colored confetti circles in a container to be used for throwing later. colored cardstock or construction paper hole punch (regular or designer e.g. star, heart shapes) 6 TLC10489 Copyright Teaching & Learning Company, Carthage, IL

5 Comb Kazoos Materials needed for each child: Children learn to make and play a simple musical instrument. wax paper new, small plastic comb Give each child a 9'' x 11'' piece of wax paper. Place a comb in the center of the wax paper and fold the wax paper over the teeth of the comb. To play, a child gently places his or her lips over the folded edge of the wax paper and hums. Have children experiment with the kazoos to create the best sound. TLC10489 Copyright Teaching & Learning Company, Carthage, IL

6 New Year s Party Hats Materials needed for each child: This activity will teach children to color, cut, staple and follow directions. Have each child color designs on the large sheet of construction paper. Tell children to hold the large sheet of construction paper horizontally by its top two corners, then overlap the bottom two corners of the paper to form a cone. Staple the cone to hold its shape. Apply some tape if needed. 1 large sheet colored construction paper (12'' x 18'') crayons stapler tape 1 small sheet construction paper of a different color pencil ruler scissors glue two 15'' lengths of ribbon Have children cut off the uneven points on the wide end of the cone so the hat will stand up. Use the pencil and ruler to draw a 5'' x 6'' rectangle on the small sheet of construction paper. Cut out the rectangle. Have children fringe the rectangle on the 6'' side. Apply a thick line of glue to the edge of the rectangle opposite the fringe and wrap the glued side around the pointed top of the hat. Bend the fringes outward a little to make a tassel on the hat. Secure it with a staple. Punch a hole in each side of the hat near the bottom. Insert a 15'' ribbon in each hole. Tie knots inside the hat so the ribbon will not pull through the holes. Have children put the hats on and tie them under their chins. 8 TLC10489 Copyright Teaching & Learning Company, Carthage, IL

7 New Year s Paper Bag Piñata Materials needed: Children will learn to cut, hole punch, glue, tie and follow directions. Children will have a blast hitting this piñata and discovering the treats inside. Have children open the grocery bag and fold the top down toward the inside, about three inches. Make four holes with the hole punch in the top of the bag, one hole on each side. Tie a 24'' ribbon or piece of yarn through each hole. Tie the four ribbons together above the bag to make a wide handle. paper grocery bag hole punch ribbon or yarn 2 rolls of crepe paper streamers in two different colors scissors glue 2 eyes made from construction paper mouth and nose cut from construction paper candy and small toys blindfold plastic baseball bat or small broom Cut the crepe paper into strips that fit around the bag. Starting at the bottom of the bag, apply a thin line of glue completely around the bag. Glue a crepe paper strip all the way around the bag. Continue to apply the crepe paper strips, one at a time, until the bag is covered, alternating colors. Turn the bag upside down. Spread a layer of glue on the bottom. Glue streamers on the bottom so they hang down. Cover the bottom of the piñata with long hanging streamers. Turn the piñata right side up. Decorate it like a face with eyes, nose and mouth. Hang the piñata up overnight to dry. Then fill it with wrapped candy and small toys. Hang the piñata up high. Have blindfolded children take turns hitting the piñata with a plastic bat or small broom. When someone finally succeeds in breaking the piñata, let all the children share the treats that come spilling out. TLC10489 Copyright Teaching & Learning Company, Carthage, IL

Halloween Party. Required:

Halloween Party. Required: Halloween Party Required: This national event celebrates the fun side of this child favorite holiday. Halloween can span across every area of the center. Enjoy ghoulish games, creepy crafts and plenty