Dec 09 2008
Recycled Egg Carton Christmas Ornaments
One of the funnest and most creative holiday craft ideas is the Egg Carton Christmas Ornament.
What you’ll need:
1 egg carton for every 4 students
Tempera paint
Glue
Glitter
String
For the teacher:
Scissors sharp enough to cut the egg carton apart
Beforehand, the teacher needs to cut the egg carton apart and poke holes In the top of each egg carton cup. Each student gets 3 cups from the carton.
First, have the students paint the outside of the egg carton cups.
When the paint is dry, either let the children dip the carton cups in glue, or use glue to create designs on them.
Then, the students can cover the cups in glitter and let dry.
When the cups are dry, have the students tie a knot in the bottom of the string and thread one cup through. Next, have them tie another knot higher up on the string and thread another cup through so that it stops above the first cup. After that, do the same thing with the third cup, then tie a loop in the top so that they can hang it on their tree.
Whether this project is the one children wrap up and give to parents as a gift, or they take it home just as a project, it’s sure to be one that will be tucked away and brought out every year.
As the students are creating this project, you can discuss the importance of recycling.
