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This is a simple Christmas or winter
season/holiday craft of a bear or teddy bear. There
are a number uses for the finished craft and these are outlined below. Refer to the bear section for learning activities and other related printable materials. A teddy bear theme is welcomed for almost every type of holiday or special occasions throughout the year. One of the special qualities of teddy bears is that they provide comfort to young and young at heart. Activity: Christmas or Winter Bear Craft (5 pieces with message tag) Ages 2.5+ Prepare an introduction for the theme, holiday, story or event and what will be presented before starting the craft activities. A nursery rhyme activity or other related activities in the bear section or teddy bear theme can help get things started! Review printing and assembly options that best meet your needs. Before assembly conduct some learning activities: Printing and assembly options for Bear Head Craft Option 1: Print color template #1, cut out, conduct learning activities of your choice and assemble. Discuss colors on the template or those chosen by the children to decorate the bear craft. Option 2: Print black & white template #1. Children can color, paint or decorate first, cut out and proceed as above. Option 3: Print black & white template #1a (bear templates only) onto your choice of color craft paper and color in sections desired). Print color template #2a (1 each hat, candy cane & message tag) or black & white template #2b. Cut out, color & decorate and proceed with learning activities. Option 4 for Large Groups: (8 children or more) 1. Print black & white template #1a (bear templates only) on white or onto your choice of color craft paper and choose templates in color or black & white for accessories (8 hats, 8 candy cane, & message tags). For links review materials column. Craft Assembly (after pieces are decorated and cut out) Show the small image of the finished craft briefly (featured in the template) to help the children see how the finished craft looks and to aid them in positioning the pieces. Note/optional: Start the landscape background first before starting the craft to allow the paint to dry. 1. Color if using black & white template. 2. Glue bear's head to body. 3. Glue winter hat to bear's head. Optional: paste some cotton balls or batting to hat border and ball tip. 3. Glue candy cane and optional message tag. Note: The tags are blank to write a short greeting: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, etc. Other decorations and ideas: I. Make a winter landscape (Ages 4+) Instructions: * Materials: 1 piece of standard construction paper, white or beige. Crayons (brown) or oil pastels, water colors (light blue and white, brushes or sponges. Cotton or torn white tissue paper. Optional a little salt or glitter Steps for making landscape:
Children 3.5 and older II. Ornament: Tape a ribbon, string
or yarn to back of the finished craft to use as a decoration
or Christmas tree ornament. Decorate plain gift bags. Add
a magnet to place on an appliance or metal surface. |
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