12.04.2015

Christmas Advent Book & Craft - Day 4

Advent Day 4: The Trees of the Dancing Goats and tissue paper ornament silhouettes

Bella Dia The Trees of the Dancing Goats Christmas book and craft advent
Book: The Trees of the Dancing Goats by Patricia Polacco
Activity: Tissue Paper Ornament Silhouettes

I have to admit that this story makes me a little teary-eyed when I read it. This is a true story from Patricia Polacco's childhood growing up with her Russian immigrant grandparents. Tricia's family is the only one that celebrates Hanukkah among her Christian neighbors and when scarlet fever hits their village one winter, Tricia's grandparents teach a lesson of sharing and friendship.

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I thought this craft was reminiscent of the charming little wood carvings that Tricia's
grandfather makes.

Bella Dia tissue paper silhouette ornament craft kids can make finished

Activity: Tissue Paper Ornament Silhouettes

Supplies:
•cardstock for printing template
black construction paper
•different colors of tissue paper
scissors
•hole punch or paper punches
glue stick
template
•string for hanging

Step 1: print template on cardstock and cut out

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Step 2: trace template onto black paper and cut out

Step 3: punch a hole at the top for hanging and then other holes as desired

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Step 4: put punched ornament on scrap paper and cover area around the holes with glue stick

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Step 5: using small pieces of tissue paper, cover all the holes of your ornament

Bella Dia tissue paper silhouette ornament craft kids can make
Step 6:
tie string at the top and hang in front of a window or on your tree

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