March Teacher s Craft and Curriculum Calendar for March. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday. Cow Paper Plate. Shamrock Stained Glass

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1 March Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shamrock Stained Glass Dancing Leprechauns Cow Paper Plate Handprint Shamrock Make Your Own Scratch Paper Page 1

2 Recycling Book Paper Plate Lamb Craft About Me Book Bunny Paper Plate Make Your Own Slime Recipe Paper Plate Lion Craft Paper Poppies Jellyfish Paper Plate Make Your Own Playdough Page 2

3 Shamrock Stained Glass Supplies: Kraftykid tissue paper shamrock mobile template Straw or dowel Glitter, crayons, paints, ect. for embellishment Scissors Glue Tissue paper in assorted shades of green Card stock or construction paper String Cellophane Instructions: 1. Print the Kraftykid tissue paper shamrock mobile template. 2. Cut six shamrocks from the card and cut out the inner shamrock so that you have a shamrock frame. 3. Decorate the shamrock as desired with glitter, markers, crayons, paint, ect. 4. Cut 12 circles of cellophane with a 3 1/ inch diameter. 5. Cut pieces of tissue paper in various shades of green ½ in. square pieces. Page 3

4 6. Take one of the card stock shamrocks and place it in this order: a cellophane circle, tissue paper, cellophane circle, another card stock shamrock. 7. Make as many of them as desired. 8. Insert a 24 piece of string inside the straw and pull through and tie a knot at the top for hanging. 9. Make a hole in the middle of the straw and insert another piece of string through the hole and tie at the top. it as long as desired, depending on the number of shamrocks you will be hanging from the mobile. 10.Glue the shamrocks to the hanging string and hang in a window. Curriculum Ideas Shapes\Patterns\Counting\Color Arrange the green color from lightest to darkest. Have the children count how many colors they have and note the pattern of light to dark. You can use the pattern below to show green ranging from lightest to darkest, or use some green paint and then add different amounts of white to show how to change shades by adding white. Page 4

5 Dancing Leprechauns These are some cute little leprechauns doing an Irish jig and they make a fun and easy puppet craft. Just print, cut, paste and you re practically done. This is a good craft for the younger set and they enjoy making them dance. Supplies: Kraftykid dancing leprechaun template 2 Popsickle sticks Glue Green or gold glitter Scissors Page 5

6 Instructions: 1. Print the Kraftykid dancing leprechaun template 2. Cut out the shamrocks and leprechauns. Ask the children to cut as close to the figure as they can but they also look cute when they are cut into a circle shape. 3. Glue the shamrock to the popsickle stick. 4. Glue the leprechaun on top of the shamrock. 5. Apply some glue and green glitter to the bottom of the popsickle stick. 6. Have them do an Irish jig. Curriculum Ideas Dramatic Play: Create a puppet show using the dancing puppets. They are dancing because they are celebrating the new season of Spring. Review the seasons and how we feel when there is a new season. We dance because we are celebrating something. When do the kids dance? Teach them a simple dance such as Mock-a-rena or Electric slide. When teaching them the simple dance make sure you count out each step to the dance. Page 6

7 Cow Paper Plate Craft (Printables) This craft and art project is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Simply cut out the pieces on the template and glue onto the paper plate. It provides an abstract design that can be cut, colored, and pasted in an original manner. Each one will look a little different and makes a good bulletin board project for preschoolers. Supplies: Kraftykid cow paper plate template Paper plate Scisscors Markers, Paints or pencil, Scissors Instructions: 1. Print the Kraftykid cow paper plate template. Page 7

8 2. Cut out the parts of the cow. Just cut roughly along the thick black lines. The cow will have an abstract look so it doesn t need to be perfect. 3. Glue the pieces to the paper plate. Let the child place the pieces where they want. 4. Paint/decorate. 5. If desired, cut along the nose to add a jawline. Curriculum Ideas Counting: Ask the children, How does a cow go? Ask the children to name their cow. Have children sit in a circle. Have them put their cow up to their face. Now choose a student to be the counter. Assign only half of the group to put up their cow and have the counter count how many cow faces he/she sees. Page 8

9 Child s Handprint Shamrock Craft We love making crafts from your child s handprint. The kids enjoy tracing their hands and putting them into their artwork and they make great keepsakes too! Here s a cute shamrock for St. Patty s Day. Supplies: Kraftykid s Shamrock template. One, clean hand from your child (or is that an impossible task?) Light green paper for the shamrock leaf Coordinating paper for the handprint and stem. Glue Paper for mounting Page 9

10 Instructions: 1. Print the Kraftykid s free, downloadable Shamrock template.. 2. Cut the shamrock pattern out three times from the light green paper. 3. Trace your child s hand 3 times and have them cut out their handprint from the coordinating paper. 4. Cut one stem from the coordinating paper. 5. Glue the 3 shamrock leaves onto the paper you are using for mounting. 6. Glue the stem under the leaves. 7. Glue the 3 handprints on top of the shamrock leaves, overlapping slightly. 8. Hang where desired. Curriculum Ideas: Counting/Body Parts As a class, count how many fingers we have. Discuss the different part of the hand. Finger nail, cuticle, knuckles, wrist, palm and so on. Tell them the proper name of each finger. Index, Middle, Ring, Pinky and Thumb. You can also teach them the Where Is Thumbkin song, below: Where Is Thumbkin Song (Tune of Frère Jacques) Where is thumbkin? Where is thumbkin? (Hands behind back) Here I am (Bring right hand out from behind back with thumb) Here I am (Bring left hand out from behind back with thumb) How are you today, sir? (Move right thumb as if talking) I am fine, thank you (Move left thumb as if responding.) Page 10

11 Happy day (Clap) Happy day (Clap) Where is pointer? Where is pointer? (Hands behind back) Here I am (Bring right hand out from behind back with index finger) Here I am (Bring left hand out from behind back with index finger) How are you today, sir? (Move right index finder as if talking) I am fine, thank you (Move left index finger as if responding.) Happy day (Clap) Happy day (Clap) Where is tallman? Where is tallman? (Hands behind back) Here I am (Bring right hand out from behind back with middle finger) Here I am (Bring left hand out from behind back with middle finger) How are you today, sir? (Move right middle finger as if talking) I am fine, thank you (Move left middle finger as if responding.) Happy day (Clap) Happy day (Clap) Where is ring man? Where is ring man? (Hands behind back) Here I am (Bring right hand out from behind back with ring finger) Here I am (Bring left hand out from behind back with ring finger) How are you today, sir? (Move right ring finger as if talking) I am fine, thank you (Move left ring finger as if responding.) Happy day (Clap) Happy day (Clap) Page 11

12 Where is pinkie? Where is pinkie? (Hands behind back) Here I am (Bring right hand out from behind back with little finger) Here I am (Bring left hand out from behind back with little finger) How are you today, sir? (Move right little finger as if talking) I am fine, thank you (Move left little finger as if responding.) Happy day (Clap) Happy day (Clap) Make Your Own Scratch Paper It s easy to make your own homemade Scratch Art paper in the classroom. It is very simple and the results really teach the children how things are made. How proud they will be of their accomplishments. Supplies: White paper Page 12

13 Black tempera paint Crayons Dish detergent Pencil or blunt instrument for drawing Instructions: 1. Color white paper with crayons making sure the entire page is covered. Tip: Draw a square on the center of the paper and then cut it out when finished. This is an easy way to make sure that the edges are colored. 2. Mix black tempera paint with dish detergent to a ratio of 1/4 cup black tempera paint to about 1/2 tsp of regular dish detergent and apply over the drawing. 3. Allow to dry. 4. Scratch a design with a pencil or other blunt instrument. Curriculum Ideas: Counting/Color Recognition With their new scratch art, have them draw a crazy design. Ask each student individually to show their art work to the class and what colors they see. Have them count how many different colors they see for each masterpiece. Page 13

14 Recycling Coloring Book Craft (Printable) It s Easy To Learn About Recycling With Our Recycling Coloring Book This book titled I Recycle will help your children to understand what it means to recycle. Supplies: Recycle_color_mini_book Coloring Crayons Scissors Staples Page 14

15 Instructions: 1. Print out the Recycle_color_mini_book. 2. Color. 3. Staple. Curriculum Ideas: Explain in simple terms why it is important to our Earth that we recycle. Bring in recycled items (newspaper, soda cans). Explain the material of the item paper, aluminum and look at their shapes and their texture. Compare and contrast the items. Ask them to recycle in the classroom too! Page 15

16 Paper Plate Lamb Craft This paper plate lamb template is a cute, little printable that you can use for March to tie in with the Out Like a Lion In Like a Lamb theme and is great way to teach and reinforce shapes with your kids. We used the smaller dessert plates since it makes it easier to work with and is a perfect size for the little ones. And best yet, it s a fun and easy kid s craft to make. Use 12 cotton balls to reinforce counting and explain how twelve of an item equals a dozen. Supplies: 1 paper plate dessert size Scissors Glue Kraftykid Lamb Paper Plate template 12 cotton balls Page 16

17 2 googley eyes Instructions: 1. Kraftykid Lamb Paper Plate template. 2. Cut out the lamb s face, ears, and noses. 3. Glue 12 cotton balls around the edge of the paper plate. 4. Glue the ears behind the lamb s head and fold the corners. 5. Glue the lamb s head in the middle of the paper plate. 6. Glue googley eyes in place. 7. Glue the pink nose in place Curriculum Ideas: Teach the children the classic nursery rhyme Mary had a little lamb. Each time the word Lamb is said, have the children bring the lamb up to their face. Written By: Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of Godey's Lady's Book, 1830's Copyright Unknown Mary had a little lamb, Little lamb, little lamb, Mary had a little lamb, Its fleece was white as snow And everywhere that Mary went, Mary went, Mary went, Everywhere that Mary went The lamb was sure to go It followed her to school one day School one day, school one day It followed her to school one day Page 17

18 Which was against the rules. It made the children laugh and play, Laugh and play, laugh and play, It made the children laugh and play To see a lamb at school And so the teacher turned it out, Turned it out, turned it out, And so the teacher turned it out, But still it lingered near And waited patiently about, Patiently about, patiently about, And waited patiently about Till Mary did appear "Why does the lamb love Mary so?" Love Mary so? Love Mary so? "Why does the lamb love Mary so?" The eager children cry "Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know." Loves the lamb, you know, loves the lamb, you know "Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know." The teacher did reply About Me Printable Coloring Book Page 18

19 Supplies: About Me Printable Coloring Book template Coloring crayons Scissors Staples Instructions: 1. Print out the About Me Printable Coloring Book and photocopy to create the number of pages you desire in your book. 2. Cut out the triangles and rectangles to make the book look like the letters M and E. 3. Have the child draw pictures in the book. If your child is old enough he/she can write sentences in the book like This is me., I like carrots., etc. Page 19

20 4. Some ideas of pictures include: Me, Family, Story, Likes, Dislikes, Friends, etc 5. Staple. Curriculum Ideas: My Name is Special Learning to Recognize & Trace Write Name After having the children write and trace their name into the book, toss around a ball and have the first child start with the letter A. Continue tossing the ball and have each child say the next letter of the alphabet. Read a variety of books that encourage positive self esteem such as I Like Me! (Picture Puffins) by Nancy Carlson and Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. Page 20

21 Bunny Paper Plate Craft Peter Cottontail Out Of Paper Plates This little bunny holder is perfect for storing jelly beans or other candy. Nah just jelly beans. The more the better. Ymmm My favorite! Supplies: 1- Paper plate 1 Piece of white paper Glue, scissors, markers Instructions: 1. Fold the paper plate in half. Page 21

22 2. Cut bunny ears out of the white paper. 3. Glue the bunny ears to the paper plate (towards the folded end). 4. Decorate. Curriculum Ideas: Shape Recognition: Recognize all the shapes of the bunny. A half circle, 2 rectangles for ears. Ask students to play I spy in the class room. When they spy a half circle and/rectangle in the classroom have them call it out. Slime Recipe for Crafts Page 22

23 It s easy to make your own art medium for arts and crafts projects with easy to follow recipes. Here s one for slime for some really gross fun! Supplies: Wax paper Borax White Glue Water Food Coloring (optional we used pink) Ziploc bag Instructions: 1. Cover the table with wax paper. 2. Add 1 Tbs. of borax (approx 4% solution) to 1 cup of water. 3. Stir until completely dissolved. 4. To make a 50% water/white glue solution. Take 1/4 cup of each and mix thoroughly. 5. Add 1/2 cup of the borax solution to 1/2 cup of glue/water solution. 6. Add a couple drops of food coloring. 7. Place in a Ziploc bag and knead the mixture. 8. Have fun! Note: Keep your slime in the sealed bag in the refrigerator when not playing with it to keep it longer. Curriculum Ideas: Drawing Circles and Letters Page 23

24 Place the Slime on the child s desk area and ask them to use their most descriptive words to describe how the slime feels. Now ask them to put their slime back into a pile. Ask them to draw certain shapes and the letter of their first name. Out Like a Lion Paper Plate Craft This Out Like a Lion paper plate craft is a great introduction to the seasons and a perfect craft for March. Have them save their In Like a Lamb craft that they did for this month and explain how March goes out like a lion and In Like a Lamb. Supplies: Print the Kraftykid Out Like a Lion Craft template 1 small dessert plate Orange Paint 2 Googley Eyes Page 24

25 3 black chenille stems cut in half Glue Scissors Instructions: 1. Print the Kraftykid Out Like a Lion Craft template. 2. Cut out the yellow circle and black triangle. 3. Paint the outer rim of the paper plate orange and let dry. 4. Glue the yellow circle to the inner circle of the paper plate. 5. Glue the googley eyes to the yellow face of the lion. 6. Arrange three chenille stems in the middle of the lion s face and glue the triangle nose on top of them. Hold in place and press firmly down. 7. Cut the outer rim (painted orange) towards the circle to create a fringe for the lion s mane. You can turn up some of the edges to make the mane really stand out. Curriculum Ideas: Shape Recognition Have them recognize each shape of the lion. Have them count the whiskers on the lions face. Explain the adage: March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Ask what sound a lion makes. Explain that when -- it gets very windy the sound can sound like a Rrrroooarrr and when the end of March nears (hopefully) it is more spring like weather and March can go out like a soft Baaaaa. Page 25

26 Paper Poppy Craft These paper poppies are really easy to make and are a fun patriotic craft to do for Memorial Day. Supplies: red, yellow, and green construction paper black self-adhesive foam twig poppy-template Page 26

27 Instructions: 1. Print out the poppy template and cut four to five red poppy petals, two green leaves, and one yellow inner circle from the construction paper. 2. Cut two larger circles out of the self-adhesive foam. 3. Glue two poppy leaves on the twig by adding glue to the thin strip of the leaves and rolling around the twig. 4. Hold in place until firm and secure. 5. Remove the backing to the foam circle and arrange petals into place around the circle. 6. Press firmly in place. 7. Place the twig in the middle of the black circle and take the backing off of the 2nd piece of black foam. 8. Put on top of the twig and press down firmly to hold the twig in place. 9. Make several and put in a pretty vase. Curriculum Ideas: Explain that Poppie s are a symbol of our country. Ask them what are the colors of our flag? Ask how many stars are on the flag and why. Ask them to spot the red, white and blue in the classroom. Try to teach them the Grand Ole Flag Song: You're a grand old flag, You're a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave. You're the emblem of The land I love. The home of the free and the brave. Ev'ry heart beats true 'neath the Red, White and Blue, Where there's never a boast or brag. Should auld acquaintance be forgot, Keep your eye on the grand old flag Page 27

28 As an added measure send the Poppy craft to soldiers overseas with a picture of the child in the center of the poppy. Jellyfish Paper Plate Craft These jellyfish crafts are so adorable and the kids have a real blast making them. Watch out though, they ll want to make a school of them! We cut strips of clear cellophane wrapping paper for the tentacles and then twisted them a little bit. Really cute! Supplies: 1 paper plate 1 8 x11 paper Scissors, glue, crayons, markers, glitter, or any other decorative item. Instructions: 1. Cut paper plate in half. 2. Cut 8 strips of paper (1 wide, 11 length) 3. Glue 4 strips of paper on plate to form the tentacles. 4. Color and decorate the jelly fish. 5. Repeat with the other 1/2 plate and paper. Page 28

29 Curriculum Ideas: Science - Learning about the Jellyfish Print or have the children print out the letter, J (for jellyfish) and share the facts below: 1.The jellyfish has large tentacles that hang below its body. Tell them that a jellyfish moves itself easily through the ocean by shooting water from its bell shaped body. Have the children hang their arms way down and move them from side to side and ask them to move through the water like a jellyfish would by wiggling their arms and pretending to shoot water. 2. The body and tentacles are made up of gelatin type material and that is how it got its name. If desired, make some jello and have the kids watch it jiggle. Read the story, The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister to the class. The idea behind the book is: The rainbow fish realized that giving of itself is better than being praised for its beauty. Ask the kids what they have done or can do to be nice to their friends and then ask them how it made them feel. Page 29

30 Home Made Play Dough Recipe for Crafts Supplies: cup of salt cup of flour cup of water bowl drops food coloring Directions: 1. Mix salt and flour thoroughly by hand with a spoon. 2. Add food coloring to water. 3. Add colored water dry ingredients and mix. 4. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic (not sticky). 5. Play or seal in a Zipper bag for storage (should keep for a few weeks Page 30

31 Curriculum Ideas: Assign each student a different color for their play dough. Have them take their colored play dough and make long ropes. Ask each student to work as a team and make a colorful rainbow. After making the rainbow ask the students to sort the play dough ropes by color. Use a sponge and paint a color of the rainbow in strips. Take the sponge and have the kids move it in an arch on a piece of paper and a rainbow will form. Tell them it s fun to make a magical rainbow! Page 31