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2/9/2021 0 Comments Leprechaun Marionette PuppetBy Vishista chittalooru and swara repala
In this session, we will be learning about rainbows and the Irish holiday of St. Patricks Day, through the creation of a leprechaun marionette puppet! We will be exploring the background and origins of St. Patricks Day, rainbows, how they're formed, and more! Our recommended age group for this project is 4 to 10 years old, although all ages are welcome!
materials needed:
- Paper
- Pencil - Popsicle sticks (or pencils) - Thread/ thin string - Scissors - Paper clip Optional: Coloring materials how to:
Step 1. Draw a leprechaun on your paper.
Step 2. Cut out the leprechaun. Step 3. Cut the legs off the leprechaun Step 4. Make two small holes in the legs of the leprechaun. Step 5. Thread a paper clip through the legs of the leprechaun and attach it to the body of the leprechaun. Step 6. Make another small hole in both of your leprechauns legs. Step 7. Thread some string through the holes. Step 8. Tie each ends of the string to separate popsicle sticks. Step 9. On the leprechauns head, tape the thread onto it and then tie it to a popsicle stick. This will not move, but it provides support. Step 10. Move your leprechaun around using the popsicle sticks, and watch it walk! the lesson
In this lesson we will be learning about the Irish holiday of St. Patricks Day, and specifically it's association with rainbows. After reviewing its history and origin we will go into depth about rainbows, describing how they form in nature. In addition, we will also be covering light, how it moves, and the color spectrum! By the end of the session, through the hands on creation of the craft, your child will understand the concepts behind rainbows and how they occur. You can find our detailed science lesson and craft explanations in the presentation below!
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