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FAMILY HOLIDAY TRADITIONS – Bookmaking, Shape, ContrastStudents use construction paper to create a special, house-shaped book. Then they use Model Magic to create hanging ornaments to insert in the pockets of the book. They use the book to write about a family holiday tradition.
Students use construction paper to create a special, house-shaped book. Then they use Model Magic to create hanging ornaments to insert in the pockets of the book. They use the book to write about a family holiday tradition.
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Supplies:
- Crayola Model Magic Classpack - assorted colours
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Washable No-Run School Glue
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Crayola Fine Line Markers - 12 Count
- Crayola Construction Paper - assorted colours
- Copy Paper
- Embellishments
- Bamboo Skewers
- Ribbon
- Pencils
- Small Googly Eyes
- Heavy Weight Construction Paper - 30.5 cm x 45.7 cm (12" x 18")
- Rulers
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/137827161963b8575099139c404f54e4-stepSml.png)
PART ONE
- Choose the colour of paper you want to use for your house.
- Follow the instructions to make the book. (Downloads - HouseBook.pdf)
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/18302249a14302002c19e58d5ffbea30-stepSml.png)
- Flatten the paper and fold it in half to make the book.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/33660e9e854ccbbdc6c8484dcd0453c3-stepSml.png)
- Place a thin line of glue along the bottom and the openside edge inside the page with the cutout triangle to make a pouch.
- Do not put glue along the edges of the cutout trinagle.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/bc35a96024b3c1d143b2c1721263cce7-stepSml.png)
- Press the paper together firmly to create a small pouch.
- Repeat with the other cutout triangle page.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/791fcb54d43bc6b03252983af80a3905-stepSml.png)
- Glue writing paper on the book pages and write your story on them.
- Decorate the cover.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/1b0c642460be48380eef6e7543b42e66-stepSml.png)
PART TWO
- Decide what shapes you want to make into hanging ornaments to include in your book.
- Mix primary colours of Model Magic to create the colours you need for your shapes.
- red + yellow + blue = brown
- red + blue = violet
- red + yellow = orange
- blue + yellow = green
- add white ot a colour to make it lighter
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/c542615262d09e33e42b3a906cfb3673-stepSml.png)
- Use a rolling pin, the barrel of a marker, or a dowel to roll the Model Magic out smooth and flat.
- Make your own shapes or use cookie cutters to cut out 2 shapes.
8
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/a59217aa9890077305d28322e6ca91b8-stepSml.png)
- Use a bamboo skewer to make small holes at the top of the shapes.
- Decorate the shapes with more Model Magic.
- Allow them to dry for 2 days.
- Insert a ribbon or string into the hole and tie it in a loop
9
![Step 9](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/dc25d2746d529d83a514afcceb03fb48-stepSml.png)
- Place a Model Magic hanging ornament in each pouch.
- Give the book to someone special.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Social Studies,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3,
Grade 4,
Grade 5