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Classroom Crafts by The Teachers.Net Community Ladybug Craft from: http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/974.html Contributed by Carol You need: paper bowls red tissue paper glue black construction paper pipe cleaners paint brushes Procedure: Give the children some red tissue paper and have them rip it into small pieces. Mix glue with a little water to thin it out and pour into a small container. Give each child some of the glue and a paint brush. Let them glue the tissue paper all over the back of the paper bowls. Cut some black circles out of the construction paper and instruct the students to glue those on the bowls as well. Poke two holes in the bowl on one edge of the top and have the children stick one end of the pipe cleaner in each hole from the inside of the bowl and then pull them through so they look like antennae. We finished up by drawing a face on with markers. Mother's Day Idea from: Cathy, Tulsa Since Mother's Day is coming, an activity I have done in the past is Mapping our Mom's heart! You need a large cut out heart. I use white cardboard or oaktag. The child then decides how to map the heart of thier mom or a loved one (some kids live with grandparents). They divide the heart in sections, then label the sections with how they are loved by that person. Example: Reading to me, fixing my dinner, hugs, kisses, washing my clothes, helping me, etc. When they have labeled the sections, have them draw pictures with each sentence. I punch a hole in the top and add ribbon for hanging. The parents love them and it makes a great card! It is always cute to see how they map the heart, and how some sections are BIGGER than others!! Check out the latest buzz in the Project Center... Re: penpals grade 2/3, 9/04/08, by DeAnn. Mostly 2nd Grade a few 3rd graders looking for Pen Pals, 9/04/08, by DeAnn. Re: 2nd Grade Pen Pals, 9/04/08, by DeAnn. Re: Still need class of around 20 6th Pen Pals- Snail Mail, 9/04/08, by Anne-Marie Chamberlain. penpals grade 2/3, 9/04/08, by Eileen . broke mom, 9/04/08, by barbara sullins. Re: Fundraising - Glamor Shots, 9/04/08, by barbara sullins. Re: 33 California 4th graders STILL looking for pen pals!, 9/04/08, by Kathryn Rusche. 2nd Grade Pen Pals, 9/04/08, by Leora. Re: Kindergarten Pen Pals, 9/04/08, by Kayela Hagood. Target Field Trip Grants , 9/04/08, by Don Davis. Re: Many states available! Please join our exchange!, 9/04/08, by Jodi-Ann Brewer. 7th grade pen pals, 9/04/08, by Stephanie Gilbert. postcard exchange...updated list... 9 states left!, 9/04/08, by christine corrado. Re: Starting a youth program in the community, 9/04/08, by Natasha Freeman. Re: grants for students, 9/04/08, by Katelyn. Schoo Fundraiser, 9/04/08, by Master Wholesale Supply. Re: 4th grade pen pals, 9/04/08, by Marie Brandt. Re: Starting a youth program in the community, 9/04/08, by Arlethia wilson. Re: High School/Grade 9 Pen Pals wanted, 9/04/08, by Terrance Hammons. high school, 9/04/08, by jim hammond. Re: Helpful Quotes for Children, 9/04/08, by Arlene Ditzler. Re: Travel Buddy group needs 3 members, 9/04/08, by Elsa. Re: 8th Grade International Pen Pals Needed, 9/04/08, by ada. NEA Foundation Grant Deadline is Oct. 15, 9/04/08, by Aaron Pope. 8th Grade International Pen Pals Needed, 9/04/08, by Jessica Spivey. Re: Adult Special Needs Daycare, 9/04/08, by Delia Ferrandino. Re: Looking for Second grade Pen Pals, 9/03/08, by DEBBIE STILLS. Re: Looking for Second grade Pen Pals, 9/03/08, by DEBBIE STILLS. Re: Looking for Second grade Pen Pals, 9/03/08, by DEBBIE STILLS. Fourth Grade Postcard Exchange is Closed, 9/03/08, by Kristine Kopp. 8th grade Language Arts global pen pals wanted, 9/03/08, by v. olson. Canadian kindergarten class needs penpals!, 9/03/08, by Jackie. Re: 3rd grade pen pals, KY, snail mail, 9/03/08, by Karen Miller. Re: Fourth Grade Postcard Project/JOIN TODAY, 9/03/08, by Kristine Kopp.

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