Asian Paper Lantern

Make a beautiful Asian-inspired paper lantern!

Skill Level: Easy

Time Needed: Half hour or less

Age(s): 5 to 8

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Fold a sheet of construction paper in half width-wise.
Start at the fold and cut out to about 1 inch from the edge of the paper. Make multiple cuts about 2 inches apart.
Unfold the paper. Attach the ends with glue. Hold the ends together for a few seconds until the glue begins to dry.
Separate the sections of the lantern by bending them down on the fold.
Punch a hole at the top of the paper lantern on two sides. Attach a piece of yarn and hang!

Teaching Tips:

Read books to your students about Asian culture. Discuss the similarities and differences between Asian and American cultures. Include things such as dress, food, and holiday celebrations in your discussion.
Have students find the continent of Asia on a classroom map. Then, encourage students to find some of Asia's individual countries, such as Japan, China, and Hong Kong.
Encourage students to do all of the measuring and cutting for this activity to reinforce gross motor skills. Discuss the use of fractions when working with measurements.