{"title":"2nd Grade Winter Crafts","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"crafts-for-march-weather-fun-a1904","title":"Crafts For March Weather Fun","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs March brings the transition from winter to spring, there are many meteorological phenomena that provide opportunities for discussion including rain, cloud formation, wind, and many more. Colorful pinwheels make a great craft for students learning about  wind and its causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1 toothpick\u003cbr\u003e\n1 skewer stick\u003cbr\u003e\n2 pieces of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2725-origami-paper-40-sheets-9-x-9.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorigami paper\u003c\/a\u003e (or wrapping paper squares in different colors)\u003cbr\u003e\n1 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2768-rubber-bands-assorted-sizes.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003erubber band\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGlue\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTo begin, invite your students to glue their pieces of paper together, keeping the color or design on the outside. Additionally, encourage them to line up the edges of the paper carefully. Next, fold the square diagonally, marking the paper with a crease (it will look like a triangle). Open the paper and complete the same procedure on the opposite diagonal. After creasing the paper, open it up and lay the marked square flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse scissors to cut two-thirds of the way to the center of the marked lines. Be careful not to cut too close to the center. Place a dab of glue all around the center of the paper and fold, without creasing, alternating  corners to the center of the pinwheel. Attach the toothpick and skewer ends together using the rubber band. The toothpick should be at the top, perpendicular to the skewer. Add two separator beads, push the toothpick through the center of the pinwheel from the back, and glue another bead at the end of the toothpick. Your students will have lots of fun with this craft outdoors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.simplekidscrafts.com\/?z=how-to-make-a-two-toned-patriotic-pinwheel\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafts for kids on video Recycled Kids Crafts: Make a pinwheel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734076629017,"sku":"A1904","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"valentines-day-heart-collage-craft-w-free-template-a6946","title":"Valentine's Day Heart Collage Craft w\/ FREE Template!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/VDay-Heart-Collage-Craftivity-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do you get when you mix a little color theory with Valentine's Day? This super fun heart collage craft that we found over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/valentines-day-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants\u003c\/a\u003e! Primary vs. secondary colors. Color mixing. Fine motor skills. Following directions. These are just a few of the concepts\/skills your kiddos will strengthen through this fun craftivity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe concept is simple...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvided with the template {shown below} and colored paper, students are invited to tear the paper into pieces and glue it to the template in the appropriate place. Along the way, students discover what happens when two colors are mixed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Heart-Template.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: What the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachelle suggests having students take it section by section, working from the outside in. Additionally, it is recommended that the glue be applied to the template as opposed to the torn pieces of paper to save time! Here's another picture of the finished craft...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Color-Mixing-Heart-Collage-VDay.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: What the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA festive craft that doubles as a learning opportunity! To download the craftivity template, be sure to visit \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734205308953,"sku":"A6946","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/VDay-Heart-Collage-Craftivity-Cover.jpg?v=1522782299"},{"product_id":"math-art-with-dr-seuss-a6967","title":"Math \u0026 Art with Dr. Seuss!","description":"\u003cp\u003eDebbie over a \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com\/2013\/02\/dr-seuss-projects-roundup.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRainbows Within Reach\u003c\/a\u003e is always finding the coolest projects, lessons, and bulletin board ideas! If we're ever lacking for inspiration, her blog has become a fast favorite! Naturally, our search for fun Dr. Seuss themed projects had us skipping over to check it out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMy Favorite Suess Book...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dr.%20Seuss%20Favorites.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Read Across America Week does focus on literacy, there are also loads of opportunities for learning accros different subjects! Check out this fun graphing activity! After reading several Seuss selections, students are invited to vote for their favorite book, creating a fun and colorful graph of the class' preferences!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an extension, students can analyze the data 'collected' - i.e. tally up the number of votes for each column, determine which book had the greatest number of votes, compare the columns using greater than\/less than statements, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Eggs \u0026amp; Ham Abstracts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Green%20Eggs%20and%20Ham.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love some open-ended art fun! Inspired by Seuss' \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Eggs \u0026amp; Ham\u003c\/strong\u003e, students used plastic easter eggs as stamps. Simple, fun, and a great way to connect art and literature! Along with the plastic eggs, white art paper and green craft paint are all you need to round out the supply list for this project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTen Apples Up On Top Headband Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2012-03-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor some fun reading, math, and crafting fun, here's a headband craftivity to go along with Seuss' \u003cstrong\u003eTen Apples Up On Top\u003c\/strong\u003e. Again, the craft is simple, but it creates a great opportunity for extended learning. Counting. One to one correspondence. Numeral writing. Fine motor skills. Not to mention, a fun wearable souvenier to remind them of what they learned!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206160921,"sku":"A6967","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Dr._20Seuss_20Favorites.jpg?v=1522782304"},{"product_id":"awesome-alliteration-activity-super-snazzy-snowmen-a7242","title":"Awesome Alliteration Activity \u0026 Super Snazzy Snowmen!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Finished.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichelle over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.applesandabcs.com\/2014\/01\/snowman-alliteration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e put together this super cute lesson idea that pairs alliteration with an adorable snowman craft! After studying various examples of alliteration, have your kiddos try their hand at crafting their own winter poem about snowmen. For younger writers, you might brainstorm adjectives, verbs, etc. that start with \"S\". Older writers can work in pairs or individually. Here are some cute examples from Michelle's fourth graders;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Poem-Example1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Poem-Example2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter writing their poems, they can start crafting...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut a snowman shape from white construction paper - a circle head and trapezoid body - and glue the snowman to a piece of bright blue card stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd an orange construction paper 'carrot' nose and cut a scarf from colored paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rest of the details can be added with a black permanent marker and white crayon. Draw the mouth and arms with the marker and background snowflakes with the white crayon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsn't the finished project super cute!? And they make an adorable bulletin board...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can find this awesome lesson idea and more over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.applesandabcs.com\/2014\/01\/snowman-alliteration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734216122393,"sku":"A7242","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Finished.jpg?v=1522782364"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/2nd-grade-winter-crafts\/subject-art.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}