Party Cracker Craft

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GOAL: To recognize and celebrate the gift of friendship.

Students will be making a Party Cracker filled with a note of encouragement for a friend.

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR EACH PARTY CRACKER:

> Party Cracker Craft downloads (see below!)

> One Craft roll (toilet paper tubes)

> Two sheets of 12”x6” pre-cut wrapping paper/tissue paper

> Colored paper (optional to have students cut up pieces of

colored paper “confetti” to put in the Party Cracker)

> Two six-inch pieces of ribbon/string

> Scotch tape

> Scissors

> Coloring utensils: markers, crayons, pencils

> Watch the video below on how to set up this craft, followed by the Party Cracker Craft tutorial video.

Social and Emotional Competency: Relationship Skills (Learn more about the five core competencies of social and emotional learning)

CATCHPHRASE: FRIENDSHIP IS A GIFT

“A FRIEND IS ONE OF THE NICEST THINGS YOU CAN HAVE AND ONE OF THE BEST THINGS YOU CAN BE.” -DOUGLAS PAGELS

POST-CRAFT CONVERSATION:

1. Why do you think this Party Cracker is so special?

>>> Friendships are special because they are a gift. We are all different, but when we blend together, we make something beautiful!

2. Do you think that this Party Cracker was more beautiful when it was empty or now that it is full?

>>> When it is full, it is just like our hearts when we let others in!

Party Cracker Craft Setup:

Party Cracker Craft Tutorial:

DOWNLOAD PARTY CRACKER CRAFT

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Party Cracker Craft

GOAL: To recognize and celebrate the gift of friendship.

Party Cracker Craft Setup:

Party Cracker Craft Tutorial:

DOWNLOAD PARTY CRACKER CRAFT

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