Festival of Lights Begins

Just taking a breather....this year is so busy!  Trying to keep afloat and blogging about it is difficult.  In the past three weeks, I have gained 2 students, 2 students moved, and got another new one Tuesday.  I want a "No Vacancy" sign put on our reader board.

Anyway today we started preparations for our Festival of Light.  During the beginning of the week, we read and researched other countries who have light festivals.  We will be working on making posters to present them next week.  We also finished our first lanterns today.  The hanging lanterns are the easiest to do without parent help.  The other ones are more tricky.  Start with a balloon.....students thought blowing up a balloon as morning work was awesome! 

Next cover your balloon with tissue paper dipped in liquid starch.

 Hang them up and let them dry....

Next week, I will pop the balloons and attach a wire hanger.  Then they will be ready for the tea lights.
Happy Friday!

Festival of Lights Sneek Peek

Oh I can't wait for next Thursday's Festival of Lights!  So I had to light a few just to see what they look like so far!

Materials Needed:  Starch, balloon, tissue paper, and wire

 Materials Needed:  Milk jug and acrylic paint

 Materials Needed:  Clay and glaze

 Materials Needed:  2 Liter bottle, tempera paint, and black paper.

Check back next week, for the final product......a cafeteria FULL of these amazing lights!