Holiday Paper Ring Elf for the Shelf

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Jessica Kodanko

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(32)

Using pre-cut paper strips and cut out paper pieces, we will create and decorate a memorable keepsake elf to have for years to come.

Class Experience

Bring your holly jolly elf to life in this fun 45 minute art and crafts class, we will create an adorable paper ring elf for your shelf, tree, door or anywhere you please. I will provide cut-out template sheets. Please have materials cut and ready to go for class. Remember parent supervision is required for young children when they work with scissors and/or messy materials such as glue and glitter. As long as materials are ready to go, this class is an easy independent activity children can...

Working with parents, children can practice fine motor skills cutting, drawing and enjoy the company of spending quality time as a family.

Montessori teacher with experience designing holiday themed art and craft projects.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

0placemat or art mat 
12"X 7"-9" Art Paper sheets in the following colors and pre-cut with provided template
2 sheets of White. 
2 sheets of Red
2 sheets of Green 
2 sheet of White
1 sheet of Black
*1 sheet of skin toned art paper (optional)
pencil
scissors (parental guidance)
crayons or markers
pom-poms or cotton ball (red and/or white), glitter sequence or other embellishments 
Glue- Elmers white glue and/or glue sticks
hole puncher to create hole for hanging string (parental guidance)
string or yarn for hanging

*The head can be cut out of one of the White sheets of paper and color it a desired skin tone with crayons or markers

Dollar Store has packs of 30 Multi-Color Crayola Paper packets for $1.00, as well as lots of embellishments if you'd like. Art paper is also available at other retail establishments and online too.

Alternatively, if you do not want to have to cut strips of paper ( you will still have to cut out ears, hat, boots, mittens, face cheeks and pom-pom for hat),  you can purchase pre-cut paper strips from Oriental Trading Company ($7.29 + tax and shipping) or Amazon ($9.99 + tax and shipping), and have additional strips to make garland for your holiday tree. Please see the links below:

https://www.orientaltrading.com/candy-striped-paper-chains-a2-48_5962.fltr?sku=48%2F5962&BP=PS544&ms=search&source=google&cm_mmc=GooglePLA-_-736570281-_-44071635732-_-48%2F5962&cm_mmca1=OTC%2BPLAs&cm_mmca2=GooglePLAs&cm_mmca3=PS544&cm_mmca4=FS39&cm_mmca5=Shopping&cm_mmca6=PLAs&cm_mmc10=Shopping&cm_mmca11=48%2F5962&cm_mmca12=500ct-Candy-Striped-Paper-Chains&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1c-K0JiP7QIVEzizAB30JgZDEAYYASABEgLFe_D_BwE

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DS7V1U/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Parental guidance is required for young children when working with scissors and art supples parents deem messy and/or damaging to furniture, countertops or items of value.

Meet the teacher

Jessica Kodanko

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(32)

Hello! 
I am a mom, Montessori teacher and yoga instructor who enjoys inspiring the minds of young student to love learning, and have an appreciation for living in the moment. 
I received my Montessori training on the campus of the University of...