Imperative Snowflake: A Fun Holiday Craft Activity. Create Beautiful Snowflakes with Simple Instructions
Imperative Snowflake: A Fun Holiday Craft Activity
Imperative Snowflake: A Fun Holiday Craft Activity
Looking for a fun and easy holiday craft to do with your students? The Imperative Snowflake activity is a wonderful way to celebrate the season while practicing following instructions in English. Using just a piece of paper and some scissors, students can create their own beautiful snowflakes that can be used for decorations or as a creative gift.
Imperative Snowflake: Step-by-Step Instructions
Materials Needed
- Paper (preferably square)
- Scissors
- Glitter (optional)
- Glue (optional)
- Tape (optional)
Instructions
- Make a square
Take a piece of paper and fold it to make a square. - Fold the paper
Fold the paper along the dotted line. - Cut off the extra piece of paper
Cut off the extra piece of paper. Now, you have a square. - Fold the square paper in half
Fold it again. - Fold it again
Fold it one more time. - Fold it one more time
If it is not too difficult, fold it one more time. - Take some scissors
Cut some triangles like this. (Do not cut the folded side completely.) - Open the paper
Now, you have a beautiful snowflake!
Ideas for Your Snowflake
Once you’ve created your snowflake, here are a few creative ideas to make it even more festive:
- Hang your snowflake in the classroom: Brighten up the space with your handmade decorations.
- Tape your snowflake to the window: Add a wintery touch to the classroom by sticking the snowflakes to the windows.
- Add glitter: Dab some glue on the edges of the snowflake and sprinkle on some glitter. Let it dry and then shake off the excess glitter for a sparkly finish.
- Make a Christmas card: Create small snowflakes and glue them to some folded paper to make a personalized Christmas card.
Conclusion
This Imperative Snowflake activity is an easy and enjoyable way for students to practice following directions in English while getting into the holiday spirit. The added bonus of creating a craft gives students a sense of accomplishment and creativity, perfect for the festive season.
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More ESL Classroom Games & Activities on Christmas
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