Nutcracker Crafts for Kids
Tchaikovsky's music fills the air during the holidays as the tale of the "Nutcracker" enchants children and adults. The "Nutcracker" ballet tells the story of Clara, who is given a doll-like nutcracker as a Christmas gift. The nutcracker is in the form of a prince. On Christmas eve, Clara dreams that she finds her nutcracker prince, who fights a mouse king and leads her on a magical journey through dream land. Children are entranced by this beautiful tale, which was originally intended for adults. By adding crafts to the story of the "Nutcracker," you can create an enchanting lesson plan for the holiday season.
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Make a Nutcracker
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Gather the following supplies: empty potato chip can, felt, scissors, cotton balls, tacky craft glue, yarn and other craft supplies, and fabric paint.To make the nutcracker, cover the can with bands of felt to make the boots, pants, jacket, face and hat. You can use fabric paint of other craft supplies to create the details of the nutcracker. Glue the cotton balls onto the nutcracker for hair. You can also make smaller nutcrackers by using toilet paper tubes, or taller ones with paper towel tubes.
Craft a Miniature Pine Cone Tree
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Gather the following supplies: pine cones, juice bottle lids, modeling clay, tacky craft glue and brushes, beads, sequins and glitter. To make the pine cone tree, fill the juice bottle lid with modeling clay. Press the large end of the pine cone into the modeling clay. Use a brush to place glue on the tips of the pine cone. Sprinkle with glitter. Glue beads or sequins to the tree as ornaments.
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Create a Mouse King Crown.
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Gather the following supplies: cardstock or light cardboard, scissors, metallic paint and brushes, puff paint, tacky craft glue, double-stick tape, rhinestones, sequins and other craft supplies. Lightly draw the top outline of a crown on a piece of cardstock. Paint the crown with metallic paint. Allow the base paint to dry and then decorate with paint and various craft supplies. Using a double-stick tape, shape the crown into a cylinder the shape of the child's head.
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