Vesak crafts for kids

Chinatown, San Francisco We wrapped up our Chinese New Year Unit this week & boy did the kids have a BLAST! I was also able to hit our Social Studies standards hard with this awesome theme. I began by showing them some short clips on youtube about Chinese New Year, including some footage on amazing Chinese parades. I showed them some pictures from a trip I took to Chinatown in San Francisco: There were so many beautiful things to look at in this store. And I didn't know it at the time, but…

Hello people!! The weekend is so near that it makes me happy already :D Finally I started on my Diwali cards for this year. I know I am terr...

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The Newbury Town Library Lantern Festival and Concert is a month away! Wow! I have provided a step-by-step guide for those who might want to get started on their lanterns, or who may want to make some additional lanterns for the event. They are so, so fun to make and super easy too! Okay . . . Are you ready? Materials Needed: Plastic bottles (we like 1 or 2 liter soda/water bottles, but any plastic jar will do) Scissors White School Glue (like Elmer's) Water Soft bristle paint brush Hole…

These round paper lanterns look beautiful in the daylight but even more stunning when lit up at night. They're super simple to make, great for all ages to get involved, & because they're upcycled they don't cost the earth either. Ideal for any Light Parade, Light Party, or Advent, Christmas, Diwali, Eid, or Hannukah celebrations! Here's how we made them. I love that children can be really creative with these eco-friendly lanterns, adding as little or as much colour as they like, the lanterns…

Vesak is probably the most important holiday in the Buddhist calendar, full of many interesting traditions. Learn more through these fun facts about Vesak.

Make these easy salt dough candle holders as a beautiful Diwali craft

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