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How to Make a Paper Cone Fairy | Fairy DIY Crafts | Free Template

March 31, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Today, I’m sharing some fun fairy diy crafts. Too, I have an adorable paper cone fairy craft which has a free template.

Fairies are enchanting creatures that stir the imagination and nurture make believe for our kids.

We’ll explore the make-believe world of fairies and share fun, hands-on activities and book suggestions.

How to Make a Paper Cone Fairy | Fairy DIY Crafts | Free Template

Fairies are often depicted as tiny creatures with wings.

Some live with nature or are seen flying around the forest. And at times they even grant wishes, make plants grow or control the weather.

And they are usually part of folklore and fantasy tales. Too, fantasy stories spark the imagination of our children.

In some stories they are kind and helpful but in others they can be mischievous.

You’ll want to add some fun books about fairies too.

FUN BOOKS ABOUT FAIRIES FOR KIDS

Look at these fun books.

6 Books About Fairies for Kids

The world of fairies is full of imagination and creativity. Add a few of these fun books to step into the world of make believe.

A Natural History of Fairies (Folklore Field Guides)

Inside, you will discover the wide and wonderful array of different species of fairies around the globe and explore where and how they live. Delight in this hidden world as you learn all about:

The anatomy of a fairy
(Land-based fairies have individual, separated toes, just as humans do.
However, many species of water fairies have webbed feet.)
The life cycle of a fairy (When walking in the heather, be careful of the tiny flutterpillar of the Wicklow Fairy, decked out in greens and purples.)
Clever fairy camouflage (Reed fairies living in wetlands usually wear striped clothes to hide among the tall reeds.)
Fairies around the world (Meet the Lily Hopper of sub-Saharan Africa, the Queen Fairy of New Guinea, the Penguin Fairy of the Antarctic, and many more.)
Fairy habitats (Fairies make their homes in all types of places: woodlands, jungles, deserts, the Poles, and even human homes.)

Fairy Figurines Tube, Fairy Toys, Ten Fairy Figures with Five Different Poses

This playset collection consists of ten completely different hand painted winged Fairy toys with five different poses, all with different hair and outfit colors.

The Fairy Garden

Poor Mimi spends hours and hours making her fairy garden completely perfect, but the fairies never come. Whatever could she be doing wrong? Just when she has given up all hope, some twinkling lights appear. They’re here! And they are bringing an important message… With captivating artwork from Isa Bancewicz, and activity spreads at the back which tell readers how to create their own, perfect fairy garden this beautiful story will capture readers’ imaginations.

The Yellow Fairy Book: Complete and Unabridged (4) (Andrew Lang Fairy Book Series)

The fourth installment of Andrew Lang's widely read classics, The Yellow Fairy Book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales.
Originally published in 1894, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time. Some of the famous stories included are:

Thumbelina
The Steadfast Tin-Soldier
Cat and Mouse in Partnership
Story of the Emperor's New Clothes
The Dragon and His Grandmother
The Seven-Headed Serpant
The Wizard King
And many more!

Tiny Jenny: Little Fairy, Big Trouble

oin Tiny Jenny, a mischievous fairy born to a family of wrens, as she sets out to find her "real" family.Mr. and Mrs. Wren are surprised when a tiny, wingless fairy hatches from one of their eggs...but they lovingly name her Tiny Jenny and raise her as their own. Tiny Jenny--like all fairies--grows to be a menace in the woods. She digs up squirrel nuts and blocks mole hills. The other forest creatures are not happy. So Tiny Jenny decides it is time to leave her home and seek out her real fairy family. But it turns out the fairies are anything but welcoming!

Thumbelina

Elsa Beskow's charming illustrations bring to life this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale of a thumb-sized girl who has big adventures.

Thumbelina is so small she sleeps in a walnut shell bed with a rose petal sheet. One day, a toad steals her away from her home and keeps her captive on a lilypad, until some fish set her free to find her way through the countryside.

This wonderful new edition of Thumbelina faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

Next, look at these fairy diy crafts.

FAIRY DIY CRAFTS

Finally, look at how to make this fun paper fairy.

HOW TO MAKE A PAPER CONE FAIRY

Supplies:

Colorful Craft Papers.
Pencil.
Ruler.
Scissors.
Glue.
Marker Pens.
Free template (you get it by clicking the link at the bottom and adding your email)

Next, look how to put it together.

Step 1:
First, use the .pdf template and colorful craft papers to cut out the fairy patterns.

Step 2:
Glue the hand patterns with the sleeves of the fairy’s dress.

Then, glue the hair pattern with the head pattern.

Step 3:
Use the circular craft paper pattern to make a cone, and glue the end to secure the cone shape.

Step 4:
Use colorful marker pens to draw the face on the fairy’s head.

Then, use a blue marker pen to draw patterns on the fairy’s wings.

Step 5:
Glue the fairy’s head on the top of the cone.

Step 6:
Then glue the wings on the back.

Step 7:
Glue the both arms on two sides of the paper cone.

Step 8:
And to finish it off glue the bow on the front of the paper cone.

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How To Make A Fairy Garden Inspired By Geronimo Stilton Kingdom Of Fantasy Book 15

March 25, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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In Geronimo Stilton Kingdom of Fantasy Book 15 he comes across all sorts of fantastical creatures. Also, look at my page Geronimo Stilton Books for more great activities.

For example, our brave hero comes across fairies and I thought this would be the perfect time to create a small magical fairy world in a teacup.

Geronimo goes on a mission to save the Queen of Imagination who has been injured by an evil wizard and is going to turn into lead soon.

How To Make A Fairy Garden Inspired By Geronimo Stilton Kingdom Of Fantasy Book 15

Along the way he meets fairies, dragons, ogres and more, creating a fun imaginative story line.

We are going to recreate a little bit of this in a miniature fairy world, just small enough to fit in a teacup.

I had a few teacups on hand and made a quick trip to Dollar Tree to pick up the other supplies needed.

I also found saucers and oversized soup cups that you could use in place of delicate teacups.

Next, look at more Geronimo Stilton books.

GERONIMO STILTON BOOK SERIES FOR KIDS

Geronimo Stilton Books 1 - 20

It is not necessary to go in order, each book is its own stand-alone story, and the main characters are properly reintroduced each time. So, you can choose the books based on your child's current interest, the season, or a unit study topic.

Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye

Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye. It all started when my sister, Thea, discovered a mysterious map. It showed a secret treasure on a faraway island. And before I could let out a squeak of protest, Thea dragged me into her treasure hunt! In no time at all, we'd set sail for the island. It was an adventure I'd never forget....

The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid (Geronimo Stilton #2)

I'm off to Egypt! I climbed onboard a crabby old camel that would take me across the desert to the Great Cheese Pyramid. There, among mummies and hieroglyphics, I would learn the secret of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient Mouse World....

Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House (Geronimo Stilton, No. 3)

I was lost in a dark, spooky forest! Until I stumbled upon Curlypaw Cannycat's Castle.

I'm Too Fond of My Fur! (Geronimo Stilton #4)

Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise! I'm Too Fond of My Fur! I was on my way 'round the world to Mouse Everest! The trip was long and dangerous. I almost froze my tail off on the way. And then I was kidnapped by the Abominable Snowman! Yes, it was truly an amazing adventure....

Four Mice Deep in the Jungle (Geronimo Stilton Funny Tales)

Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.I have never been a brave mouse... but lately, my fears were taking over my life! Soon I was too afraid even to leave my mousehole. That's when Thea and Trap decided to cure me. They dragged me away on an airplane (I'm afraid of flying!) all the way to the jungle. There I was forced to eat bug soup, climb trees as high as skyscrapers, swim in raging rivers, and even wrangle snakes! How would a 'fraidy mouse like me ever survive?

Paws Off, Cheddarface! (Geronimo Stilton, No. 6)

Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! They are whisker-licking good tales, and that's a promise!__PAWS OFF, CHEDDARFACE!It was the strangest thing... all across New Mouse City, rodents kept telling me I'd done things I had no memory of! I soon discovered why... there was a Geronimo look-alike out there, pretending to be me. He'd even fooled my sister Thea! And worst of all, he was trying to take over my newspaper. I had to find a way to strike back -- but how??

Red Pizzas for a Blue Count

They are whisker-licking-good tales, and that's a promise! Red Pizzas for a Blue Count My troublemaker cousin was trapped in Transratania! And before I could even squeak, my sister, Thea, dragged me along on her rescue mission. Little did we know that Transratania is the land of vampire bats! Holey cheese, bats give me mouse bumps! Why? Well, there's nothing a bat likes more than sinking its teeth into a nice, juicy mouse....

Attack of the Bandit Cats (Geronimo Stilton, No. 8)

Oh, what a day! I had just published New Mouse City's first phone book -- and almost every single number was wrong! My customers were out for my fur. So when Thea, Trap, and Benjamin asked me to join their quest for a legendary island covered in silver, I agreed. But no sooner had we set out than we were attacked by a ship of pirate cats! They mousenapped us and threatened to make us their dinner. Would we escape with our lives... or find ourselves in the soup?

A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo (Geronimo Stilton, No. 9)

Sometimes a busy businessmouse like me needs a nice, relaxing vacation. But of all the rotten rats' luck -- every time I tried to get away, disaster struck. My aunt Dizzy Fur's mouse hole caught on fire, my office was flooded, and our printing press broke down! When I was finally ready to depart, all the good trips were booked up. I was stuck in a flea-ridden old hotel, sharing a room with a bunch of Gerbil Scouts! I couldn't wait to get back to my comfy home in New Mouse City....

All Because of a Cup of Coffee (Geronimo Stilton, No. 10)

I, Geronimo Stilton, was in love! I went out for a cup of coffee one morning and laid eyes on the most beautiful rodent I'd ever seen. Unfortunately, I immediately tripped over my paws and ended up with my tail in a toaster! I was one mortified mouse. But I was determined to prove that I wasn't a complete stumblemouse. So I decided to join my family on their most daring adventure yet -- a journey to the eighth wonder of the world! There I made a discovery so truly amazing, I knew I could win the heart of my darling ratlette....

The Phantom of the Subway (Geronimo Stilton, No. 13)

When my sister Thea told me a ghost was haunting New Mouse City's subway tunnels, I knew I had to get the scoop for The Rodents Gazette! So I set off with Thea, Trap, and my assistant editor Pinky Pick. We soon discovered that Sally Ratmousen, the editor of The Daily Rat, was also on the trail of the mysterious ghost. But we were all in for the fright of our wee mouse lives... because the ghost turned out to be a CAT!

The Temple of the Ruby of Fire (Geronimo Stilton, No. 14)

It was my most thrilling adventure yet! My old friend Professor von Volt had discovered the location of the famous Ruby of Fire. And before I could let out a squeak of protest, my sister Thea had dragged me into race to be the first to find the legendary gem. The jewel was protected by thousands of ancient booby-traps -- a 'fraidy mouse's worst nightmare? Would I make it through with my fur?

The Mona Mousa Code (Geronimo Stilton, No. 15)

Do you like art? I do! So when Thea heard that there was a secret map hidden beneath Mouse Island's most famous painting, the Monamouse, I knew we had to get the scoop! Together we began to investigate, and soon we discovered secret clues that led us to the most fabumouse secret. And it all lay beneath the streets of New Mouse City!

A Cheese-Colored Camper[GERONIMO STILTON #16 CHEESE-CO][Paperback]

My grandfather William Shortpaws -- also known as Cheap Mouse Willy -- was back at The Rodent's Gazette, and he was determined to torture me. He wanted to publish a guide book to Ratzikistan, the Siberia of Mouse Island. And he ordered *me* to go there to write it! But as you know, dear reader,

Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton! (Geronimo Stilton, No. 17)

Cheesecake! A mysterious one-eyed rat was trying to steal The Rodent's Gazette from under my snout! I had to stop him -- but how? My business manager, Shif T. Paws, came up with a plan. He arranged for me to appear on a TV quiz show. If I won, the Gazette was safe. But if I lost -- SQUEAK! -- I had to give up my tail!

Shipwreck on the Pirate Islands (Geronimo Stilton, No. 18)

My sister had come up with a new way to torment me. She'd combined my two least favorite things - travel and ghosts! Thea had heard rumors of a haunted pirate treasure buried on a desert island. And before I could say "avast ye scurvy rats," she'd dragged me into her treasure hunt!

My Name Is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton (Geronimo Stilton, No. 19)

Have you met my very young assistant editor, Pinky Pick? She is only thirteen years old, but she is one of the cleverest mice I've ever known. If you've ever wondered how Pinky came to work for me at The Rodent's Gazette, this is the book for you! It's a looooong story... and one that's full of adventure, laughs, and of course, like all of my books, lots of embarrassing moments for yours truly!

Surf's Up, Geronimo! (Geronimo Stilton, No. 20)

Ah, there's nothing like a relaxing vacation on the beach! I would spread out by the crystal-clear water with a good book. What more could a mouse want? At least, that was the plan. But somehow, my vacations never seem to go according to plan. Instead of a beautiful seaside resort, I found myself in a fleabag hotel that was falling down around my ears! Oh, would I ever be able to relax and enjoy my vacation

Also, look at more hands-on activities based on the Geronimo Stilton book.

GERONIMO STILTON ACTIVITIES TO MATCH BOOKS

Then explain what is fantasy.

What is fantasy? A fantasy book is set in an imaginary world and features elements like supernatural creatures- fairies, dragons, hobbits, etc…that do not exist.

Fantasy is a fun genre that triggers the creative parts of your child’s brain.

Also, it helps develop a positive worldview as your child reads about good overcoming evil and gives them a chance to escape into a make believe world for just a little while.

Geronimo Stilton’s books are wonderful for boys or girls from 7-10 years old and may still appeal to those a little younger or older.

They are usually full of rich history stories and to keep it engaging they include lots of colorful illustrations and varied text.

Get your hands on a copy of Geronimo Stilton’s Kingdom of Fantasy Book 15 and let’s begin our magical journey through reading and crafts.

Finally, look at how to make this craft to pair with the book Geronimo Stilton’s Kingdom of Fantasy Book 15.

HOW TO MAKE A FAIRY GARDEN INSPIRED BY GERONIMO STILTON KINGDOM OF FANTASY BOOK 15

You will need:

Teacup and saucer
Floral foam.
Craft moss
Small, fake flowers
Fairy figures and fairy accessories
Hot glue gun/glue sticks

First, I picked up the delicate teacup and saucer set from a thrift store for just a couple of dollars and as I said before I found the rest of the items at Dollar Tree.

They have tons of fairy garden accessories throughout spring and summer.

Start cutting a piece of foam to fill up most of the inside of the teacup, leaving the height, just slightly lower than the rim.

With the soft foam you will be able to do this with just a small kitchen knife.

Place the foam inside and then add some tacky glue or craft glue to the top of your craft foam and cover it with a nice layer of moss.

Before you go on with the details, you want to add your larger accessory pieces like fairies, little furniture pieces, or this neat fairy door I found.

A generous puddle of hot glue will help hold pieces in place.

Finish off your magical little fairy by adding small silk flowers and any other tiny accessories that you would like to add.

I bought a bunch of flowers with the smallest blooms I could find on it and pulled them off individually.

Utilize the saucer as well as the cup by perching a fairy on the edge or trailing flowers and moss onto it to make it all work together.

You could also use mini dragons or other fun mythical creatures instead of fairies to create this little world.

Best Flower Crafting Ideas And Free 3D Flower Templates

March 20, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Spring is especially a good time to spend a day doing flower crafting ideas. Also, look at my Free Wildflowers Unit Study & Lapbook for more fun ideas.

Whether you’re studying about wildflowers or getting ready to plant a garden, these flower craft ideas are sure to add a bit of fun to your science day.

You can really use most materials you have on hand at home.

Best Flower Crafting Ideas And Free 3D Flower Templates

Too, I have a free 3d printable flower craft download which requires less materials.

Besides, flower crafting is a fun way for your children to express their creativity.

From tissue paper, buttons, to cupcake liners, you can use just about any craft material you have in your home.

First, look at some of these books to read aloud or as assigned reading while doing these crafts.

BOOKS ABOUT FLOWERS FOR KIDS

10 Wildflower Books & Resources For Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To

Spring is especially a good time to learn about wildflowers but you can learn about them anytime. Add a few of these hands-on resources and books and you'll have a fun multiple ages unit study for your homeschooled kids.

Botanicum: Welcome to the Museum

Botanicum, is a brilliantly curated guide to plant life. With artwork from Katie Scott of Animalium fame, Botanicum gives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the pages of a beautiful book. From perennials to bulbs to tropical exotica, Botanicum is a wonderful feast of botanical knowledge complete with superb cross sections of how plants work.

National Geographic Pocket Guide to Wildflowers of North America

With this basic beginner's field guide to North American wildflowers, all who enjoy nature and the outdoors can identify common wildflowers, from backyard weeds to dainty forest blossoms. In a logical, user-friendly, highly visual format, this new title offers key facts about 160 of the most common wildflowers and weeds, coast to coast, including Canada and Alaska.

Wildcraft! an Herbal Adventure Game for Kids

Unlike many kids games 4 and up that turn out to be too confusing for children, Wildcraft! An Herbal Adventure Game, is a fun, strategic challenge that’s also easy to follow– NO READING REQUIRED. Because our learning board games feature clear illustrations and matching icons, even younger kids will learn what the different plants look like and can be used for. It’s the perfect fun game for family game night with kids, and ideal for beginners – no prior plant knowledge necessary!

Wildflower Seeds: Bulk Mix of 21 Varieties

Wide Variety Of Flower Seeds: Our wildflower seeds will provide you with a vibrant selection of flowers in your garden. You will get 21 different varieties of annual seeds including Black Eyed Susans, California Bluebells, African Daisies and more.

Wildflower Bingo Game

Do you know which flower got its name from its resemblance to the sombrero? What is the species of the bluebonnet? Lot of facts about North American wildflowers in this game.

Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms (Take Along Guides)

An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. Safety tips are provided and interesting activities are suggested.

Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Wildflowers

What do you call a garden filled with lots of flowers? A polli-nation! Nat Geo Kids is back with the newest fact- and photo-filled Ultimate Explorer Field Guide, and this one packs some real flower power! This guide to wildflowers will make kids stop and look for all kinds of blossoms blooming right under their noses. From buttercups to bladderworts, primroses to pitcher plants, kids will learn how, where, and when to spot these wildflowers in their backyard, down the street, or all over town! Jam-packed with tons of info, interactive prompts, tips for budding botanists, super stats, and jokes--it's the perfect companion for exploring the backyard or field trips, camping, or vacation. Durable and portable, it's just right for your pocket or backpack!

Wild Flowers of North America (Science Nature Guides)

Did you know that wild plants are still used for food, for medicines, and as dyes? Many of the plants growing in urban areas, in woods and by the side of roads are useful as well as being pretty. Other plants have small and less obvious how many have you seen and not realized that they were flowers? This book will show you the most common wild flowers and where you are most likely to find them. A nature guide designed for elementary grades 2-3, the book includes more than 20 easy-to-do science projects.

Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America

In this warm, engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Kathi Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson's environmental vision. Joy Fisher Hein's colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird's love for natural beauty.

From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored wild forests, bayous, and hills.

Wild Flowers of North America: Botanical Illustrations by Mary Vaux Walcott

Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution. What does it take to paint a wildflower that blooms for a single day in a deep forest? For Mary Vaux Walcott, it involved spending up to seventeen hours a day out of doors with her paintbox to capture the shape, movement, and colors of delicate petals and leaves.

Next, look at these flower crafting ideas.

FLOWER CRAFTING IDEAS

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Not only did I add the templates, but I added pictures so you can see how to put them together.

Too, remember to use paint, pens, or colors to decide how your flowers will look.

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How To Make An Adorable Rocking Chick Easy Chicken Craft

March 8, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have an easy chicken craft. It is an adorable rocking chick made from paper. Also, look at my post Free Homeschool Chicken Unit Study and Anatomy of an Egg Felt Activity & Worksheet for more ideas.

It’s the perfect craft to welcome spring, and a great way to add a playful element to your chicken unit study.

And besides baby chicks are adorable, fluffy and full of energy.

How To Make An Adorable Rocking Chick Easy Chicken Craft

When a chick is born, it’s called a hatchling because it just hatched from an egg. It’s the cutest thing on the farm.

And baby chicks have a little bit of food left inside their eggs that helps them survive for the first couple of days. So, they don’t need to be fed by their moms.

A female chicken called a hen lays eggs. She’ll usually lay one egg a day until she has a bunch of them.

CHICKEN BOOKS FOR KIDS

Next, look at some books and fun resources to go along with this craft.

Just make it a whole day of fun learning.

9 Books and Resources for a Fun Chicken Unit Study

Whether you’re wanting to do a chicken unit study or study chickens for the day, you’ll love these books and resources to add to your collection.

Chicks & Chickens

Cheep . . . cheep . . . cluck! Everything you ever wanted to know about chickens and eggs—except which came first. With bright watercolor illustrations and simple, clear language, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons shows young readers everything there is to know about chickens. See what different breeds of chickens look like, discover how eggs are laid and hatched, and learn how big and little farms take care of their birds. Key vocabulary words about chicken behavior and anatomy are introduced throughout Chicks and Chickens, and new words are reinforced in accessible language for young readers.

4 PCS Chicken Farm Animal Life Cycle Growth Model

Children can see how animals change and grow. Realistic detail showing a different stage in the development of animals.

Uniquely molded textures and richly painted details bring them to life and help inspire creativity for kids.

It is a great way to expand the growth with children through physical science.

Farm Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of Country Life

Learn the difference between a farrow and a barrow, and what distinguishes a weanling from a yearling. Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman’s charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living. Dissecting everything from the shapes of squash varieties to how a barn is constructed and what makes up a beehive to crop rotation patterns, Rothman gives a richly entertaining tour of the quirky details of country life.

Where Do Chicks Come From?

Read and find out about eggs—and how baby chicks grow inside of them—in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

Learn how chicks develop, how they get the food they need to grow, and how a mother hen helps keep them safe in this introduction to the life cycle of a baby chick.

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

Chickenology: The Ultimate Encyclopedia

A great educational book, covering:• Different breeds of chickens, like Padovana and Silkie• The difference between roosters and hens• How chicks are formed in the egg• Chickens sounds and noises• Chicken anatomy and feather anatomy and colors• Chickens and eggs around the world• Chicken history and folklore• Raising chickens at home• Chickens as pets

LEGO Creator Easter Chickens 30643

These LEGO Chickens are a fun and easy add on for little ones joining in the fun.

Farm Animal for Kids, Chicken Coop

DETAILED & REALISTIC. Crafted with precision and authentic detail to create a lifelike toy that teaches and inspires toddlers and kids of every age; helps introduce children to animals. From the first sketch to the intricate finishing touches, we see value in every detail.

Farm Animal Chicken Coop Building Blocks

Chicken Coop Building Blocks. It contains a coop, twenty chicken and ten eggs.

Compatible with LEGO: It's made of LEGO-compatible bricks. It will enrich your MOC blocks. It can be put together with a lot of block scenes, such as farm, house, castle, village, animal and so on.

Farm Animals Figurines Simulated Farm Life

These little chicken figurines would also make a great addition to a chicken study, put them in a sensory bin with a little birdseed or cracked corn for hours of fun.

And then here are more facts about chicks.

Hens sit on their eggs to keep them warm. This is called incubation.
When it’s time for the chick to hatch, it starts pecking at the inside of the egg using a special little “egg tooth” on its beak.
Baby chicks are often yellow, but they can also be black, brown, or even a mix of colors, depending on the breed of chicken.
When they’re just born, they might nibble on some tiny grains of food or special chick starter feed.
As chicks get older, they start eating bigger pieces of food like bugs, worms, and seeds.
After just a few weeks, they start growing feathers.

Also, look at more easy chicken crafts.

Just in time for spring.

MORE EASY CHICKEN CRAFTS

Finally, look at how to make this adorable paper rocking chick.

HOW TO MAKE A PAPER ROCKING CHICK WITH A FREE TEMPLATE

First, look at this easy list of materials.

Construction papers
Glue
White marker
Scissor
free chick template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to get the freebie instantly)

Cut a circle from a white paper. We used a paper bowl turned upside down to make a perfect circle.

After cutting out the circle, then fold it in half.

Cut triangles on the folded part to make a “breaking egg” illusion.

Cut the chick out of the yellow paper following the template and assemble them just as shown.

Make the eyes by cutting two small circles then shade the inner part using a marker.

Too, you can use googly eyes but we used the white paper and a black marker.

Once you have assembled them, attach it at the back of the white paper cracked eggshell. Let it dry.

Then rock it back and forth as your chick hatches. How fun!

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE CHICK TEMPLATE FOR AN EASY CHICKEN CRAFT

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How to Make Goodnight Gorilla Craft Puppets for Storytime

February 21, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Making puppets for a Goodnight Gorilla craft is a wonderful way to introduce learning through play for favorite stories.

Goodnight Gorilla is written by Peggy Rathmann and tells the story of a zookeeper who says goodnight to the animals in his care before going to bed.

He makes his way through the gorillas, giraffes, elephants, lions, and even an armadillo but a mischievous gorilla grabs the keys and decides to play a trick on the zookeeper.

How to Make Goodnight Gorilla Craft Puppets for Storytime

The gorilla quietly follows the zookeeper, unlocking the cages of the other animals and letting them out.

Kids just think this is so hilarious and love being part of the joke.

GOODNIGHT GORILLA BOOK

Good Night Gorilla

Picture books bring stories to life for the littles. Add this picture book to your home library.

Good Night Gorilla

'Good night, Gorilla', says the night watchman as he finishes his rounds at the zoo. But Gorilla has other ideas, deftly pick-pocketing the watchman's keys and letting himself, Elephant, Lion, Hyena, Giraffe and Armadillo out of his cage. The watchman makes his way home and into bed, unaware that the zoo has followed him home!

The zookeeper makes his way home and crawls into bed only for his wife to find that all the animals followed him home.

So she leads them all back and puts them all away, except for one.

HOW TO USE THE STORY TIME PUPPETS

These fun little craft stick puppets that go with a book allow your child to recreate the story or make a new one.

Use them for new vocabulary and language skills, develop fine motor skills as they help make the puppets, and foster their imagination.

From a mom’s point of view, it is fun trying to recreate their favorite characters into a learning toy with simple drawings.

We are going to turn Good Night Gorilla and some of its most memorable characters into puppets using craft sticks and markers or crayons.

MORE GOODNIGHT GORILLA CRAFT IDEAS

Make a Simple and Fun Wildlife Craft Mountain Gorilla Layered Art Project to take a simple storybook to the next level of learning.
These Story Blocks- Goodnight Gorilla are another great way to retell this favorite story while they rearrange and build.
Yet another way to add a level of learning to a simple story book is the Alphabet Letter G is for Gorilla Fun Paper Plate Preschool Mask which is full of gorilla themed learning ideas.
Goodnight Gorilla Handprint Zoo Craft
Grab this free Goodnight Gorilla Zoo Animal Patterns Printable to teach your preschooler patterning and fine motor skills as they cut and paste.
Here is a cute idea for making shoebox cages for zoo animals along with matching keys that will lead to hours of dramatic play.
This craft, Zoobook Activity: Matching Eyes is fun and
Encourage your child to get creative with LEGO or Duplo and recreate Goodnight, Gorilla: Building the Story with Lego.

If you want to make it more than just a simple craft you can include some simple facts and look at pictures of the animals in the story.

Wildlife Anatomy is a wonderful reference for a variety of ages and includes gorilla, lion, and elephant.

Think about taking a trip to a local zoo to see if you can find all the animals mentioned in the story.

And as well as a zookeeper or two to make it come even more alive for your child.

It will be a fun scavenger hunt mixed in with a simple science activity. It is a great way to bond with your child.

Grab a container of zoo animals and let your child build their own zoo with LEGO, wood blocks, pipe cleaners, or sticks gathered from the yard.

HOW TO MAKE GOODNIGHT GORILLA CRAFT PUPPETS

You will need:

Jumbo craft sticks
Cardstock
A pencil with eraser
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils

First, the illustrations in Goodnight Gorilla are very simple.

And that makes them easy to recreate with pencil and a little color.

Draw very simple outlines in pencil of the zookeeper and the animals you wish to include on thick cardstock.

If you do just their heads it is easier than drawing the entire body if you are intimidated by drawing.

Next, make your drawings pop by coloring them in, keep it simple with just a couple colors.

Add details like hair, eyes, etc… to give your drawings a little depth.

And if you outline everything in black they really pop.

Cut each one out of the cardstock.

Use a glue stick to attach them to the back of the craft stick.

Store in a cup or sandwich bag when not in use.

If you want to make them more durable for longer play, laminate them before gluing them to the craft sticks.

You can do this for whatever your toddler or preschoolers favorite books are and get quite a fun collection going.

Picture a set of Goodnight Moon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and more on their bookshelves promoting imagination and literacy skills.