These Matrioska dolls from Russia are a great craft to teach your children how to match by color, design, shape and size.  It is also a great multi-cultural craft to teach children about different toys children play with in different counties. When done, hang them around the room for a classroom decoration.

Supplies:

• Kraftykid Nested Russian Doll template
• 12 inch length of yarn (1 per child)
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions:

1.   Print 2 copies the Kraftykid Nested Russian Doll template and cut out.

2.   Have the children cut and put into matching piles.

3.   Take a matching pair and apply glue on both sides (inside).

4.   Stick string in between the two pieces (along the top) and press firmly.

5.   Repeat for each pair leaving about two inches between each set.

6.   Hang them around the room as decoration.

Here is a free, eagle mask craft printable that you can make.  It’s a great choice to celebrate patriotic holidays.  Fringing the paper to look like feathers makes it a more challenging craft and lets kids practice their cutting skills with scissors.

This eagle mask craft is also a good Native American craft used for multi-cultural studies. In the Native American culture the eagle represents freedom and courage, and is considered the protector, carrier of prayers, visions & spirits.

Supplies:

• Kraftykid eagle-mask-craft template
• Feathers
• Scissor
• Glue
• Black Construction Paper
• Hole Puncher
• Label or Masking Tape
• 12 inch Elastic Cord

Instructions:

1. Print the Kraftykid eagle-mask-craft template and cut out all of the pieces.
2. Cut out the eye holes.
3. From the bottom edge, cut a slit along the fold, then another slit angled in from the fold to make a beak.
4. Open out. Overlap the bottom edges A and B and staple, making the beak stand out from the face.
5. Fringe the three black rectangles with scissors for a feathery look.
6. Attach the strips to the bottom of the face with staples, tape, or glue.  Attach the bottom row first, then overlap other rows.  Trim edges to be even with the sides of the mask.
7. Cut the yellow square for the beak.  Fold and cut a curved piece from one edge.  Staple or tape the yellow beak to the white “under-beak,” placing curved sides down.
8. Draw two black circles on the beak.
9. Fringe the two white rectangles with scissors to give a feathery look and attach to the face above the eyes for eye ridges.
10. Wrap a self adhesive label around the outside and punch holes for ties and attach 12 inch pieces of elastic cord.

Materials:

• Native American cave pictures template
• Paper towel roll
• Pencil
• Small square piece of paper
• Rubber band
• Pens, crayons, markers, ect. to decorate
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions:

1.   Print out the Native American cave pictures template.

2.   Cut out the pictures.

3.   Paint the paper towel roll using pens, markers, paints, ect.

4.   Let dry and glue the Native American designs onto the roll.

5.   Use the pencil to poke five to six holes in the roll.

6.   Place the paper at one end of the roll, and wrap a rubber band around the edges to secure it in place.

Supplies:

• Kraftykid Native American dreamcatcher template
• Hole puncher
• Yarn
• Beads
• Paint brush
• Watercolor pencils
• Feathers
• Paper Dream Catcher

Instructions:

1. Print the Kraftykid Native American dreamcatcher template and cut out the dreamcatcher.
2. Use a hole puncher to make holes in the dreamcatcher.
3. Decorate both sides of the dream catcher form, using watercolor pencils.  Try drawing images on the heavy paper stock and then lightly brush water over the images to create a soft, blending effect.
4. Weave yarn through the holes in the dream catcher making up your own pattern.
5. Traditional dream catchers had side embellishments.  Try leaving some dangling pieces of yarn and then add feathers and beads.

Supplies:

• ½ cup Indian corn kernels
• Sewing needle
• Thread
• Small bowl
• Water
• Soft clay
• Jute

Instructions:

1. Pour corn kernels into a small bowl of water.
2. Let the corn kernels soak overnight or until soft.
3. Thread the needle and tie a knot at the end of the string.
4. ADULT JOB – Push the needle through each soft kernel of corn until the necklace or bracelet is as long as you’d like.  Tie both ends to secure in place.
5. Alternatively, let children use play dough or other dough that is very pliable and soft, but will dry hard.  Make a small ball and flatten with your hand to make a pancake.  Have children press Indian corn kernels into the dough to form a pattern.  Make a hole in the top to tie a piece of jute to use as a necklace.  Really easy and turned out cute!

Paper lanterns are a pretty craft to make and a great way for children to practice their cutting skills with scissors.  Use brightly colored papers for a festive effect and hang on yarn to decorate the room.  Adding glitter, sequins, and trim makes them look even more beautiful and the kids will love them.  Consider, using pinking shears or decorative cutting scissors instead of rick rack if trim is hard to find. 

Supplies:

• Kraftykid chinese lantern template
• Colored Paper
• Glue or stapler or tape
• embellishments (glitter, decorative trim, stickers, or sequins)
• Yarn

Instructions:

1. Make a copy of the Kraftykid chinese lantern template.
2. Use it to make copies on different colored pieces of paper.
3. Fold your paper lantern in half, making a long thin rectangle.
4. Make a series of cuts along the lines.  Don’t cut all the way to the edge of the paper, but to the horizontal lines at the top and the bottom.
5. Unfold the paper and staple the short edges of the paper together.
6. Cut a strip of paper about 1 inch wide and 8 inches long.  Glue or staple this strip of paper across the top of the lantern to use as a handle.
7. Decorate with glitter and foam decorations.
8. Make a bunch of different lanterns and string them along a length of yarn.  Decorate your room!

Supplies:

• Cardstock
• Indian and Pilgrim Place Card template
• Scissors, glue

Instructions:

1. Print the Kraftykid
2. Indian and Pilgrim Place Card template onto heavy stock paper.
3. Fold in half.
4. Color the Pilgrim and Indian dolls.
5. Glue to the top of the card.
6. Write each family and guest’s name on the card and place on the table.
7. Now everyone knows just where to sit!

Just have your child color in their faces as an added way to express themselves.  Here is a perfect size for a napkin holder to set your Thanksgiving table.

Supplies:

• Crayons, Scissors, tape
• Native American Indian Napkin Ring Craft template

• Instructions:

1. 1. Print the Kraftykid Native American Indian Napkin Ring Craft template.
2. Draw a face for the Native American Indians.
3. Cut the napkin rings out.
4. Tie/place around a napkin.
5. Secure with tape.
6. Place on table!

Do you need a Multi-cultural Thank You Card to say Good-bye to Teachers and to thank them for taking such good care of your children all year long? 

Here’s a nice end of school thank you card for teachers that your child can color and decorate themselves.  These make nice last day of school crafts that your child can give to their teachers as a keepsake.

Supplies

• 1 – Teacher thank you card-2
• 1 – Piece of white cardstock
• Scrapbooking chalk, markers, or crayons

Need Multi-cultural craft supplies?

Instructions:

1. Print out the  Teacher thank you card-2 onto white cardstock.
2. Color it using chalk, makers, paints, or crayons.
3. Send one to your favorite teacher!

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