Details
Languages
English
Subject
ELA, Seasonal, Special Education
Standard
Not standard specific
Pages
17 Pages
Resource Type
Activities, Assignments
Product
Digital
Description
Every year, my students look forward to creating their own crystal ornaments in class. This download is a wonderful way to capture your students' attention and have them make something that is truly captivating from beginning to end. Although initially designed for special education students, any classroom could benefit from the visual, step-by-step directions provided in this purchase. These crystal candy cane ornaments are a hit each year and parents absolutely love them when kids bring them home.
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For these ornaments, you will need:
- Borax Powder
- String
- Cups
- Spoons
- Boiling Water
How You Can Use This In Your Classroom
I split my class into small groups and laminate the step by step picture directions. I have all the supplies set up at each table and an adult to monitor students as they make their ornaments. Students then work together collaboratively to make their crystal ornaments come to life. After they are done, the ornaments must rest overnight for the crystals to form. While students wait, they complete the variety of ELA activities provided. The next day, prepare to be fascinated with your beautiful creations!
Purchase Includes:
- 1 page of supplies with visual pictures
- 6 pages of visual, step by step directions
- 11 comprehension questions
- 1 page of visual step by step directions where students draw the steps (great for lower level learners practicing procedural writing)
- 3 pages where students practice procedural writing and combining steps to summarize how to make crystal candy cane ornaments
- 1 drawing activity where students draw their crystal candy cane ornament
Interested in the GOOGLE DRIVE version of this download? Click Here!
For these ornaments, you will need:
- Borax Powder
- String
- Cups
- Spoons
- Boiling Water
How You Can Use This In Your Classroom
I split my class into small groups and laminate the step by step picture directions. I have all the supplies set up at each table and an adult to monitor students as they make their ornaments. Students then work together collaboratively to make their crystal ornaments come to life. After they are done, the ornaments must rest overnight for the crystals to form. While students wait, they complete the variety of ELA activities provided. The next day, prepare to be fascinated with your beautiful creations!
Purchase Includes:
- 1 page of supplies with visual pictures
- 6 pages of visual, step by step directions
- 11 comprehension questions
- 1 page of visual step by step directions where students draw the steps (great for lower level learners practicing procedural writing)
- 3 pages where students practice procedural writing and combining steps to summarize how to make crystal candy cane ornaments
- 1 drawing activity where students draw their crystal candy cane ornament
Every year, my students look forward to creating their own crystal ornaments in class. This download is a wonderful way to capture your students' attention and have them make something that is truly captivating from beginning to end. Although initially... more
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