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Alphabet > H is for Hare or R is for Rabbit Animals > Mammals > Farm > Pet > Forest > Hare or Rabbit Character education > Online story time > Roy the Responsible Rabbit Crafts > Hearts Bunny Rabbit or Hare Numbers Math > Counting, Sizing, Sorting Holidays, Events & Seasons > *Jan. or Feb. > Chinese New Year *Feb. 14th > Valentine's Day *March or April > Easter Seasons > Spring Online Stories > Select > Rabbit or Hare |
Ages 2.5 + to 6 The rabbit and also the hare are wonderful animals that children are drawn to as there is a wealth of children's literature and toys that they can also refer to. Visit the rabbit theme or hare theme for various related activities that include online stories, learning about rabbits and hares, to tie in to the activities below. There is also a short list of familiar book titles you may want to review. The children will have fun making an easy and fun craft that features heart shapes and during the process many skills can be addressed. The craft is appropriate for various holidays and occasions listed in the themes column. The craft is available in color as shown or black line format to color in. Activity #1: Hearts Bunny Rabbit Craft (or hare) Ages 2.5+ Tell the children they are going to have fun with activities related to a wonderful and fun animal, and choose the rabbit or hare theme. Review your options for printing the craft and assembly options that best meet your needs. Before assembly conduct some of the learning activities suggested below: Printing and assembly options for the craft: Option 1: Print craft color template of your choice, cut out, conduct learning activities below and assemble. Option 2: Print black and white template. Children can color, paint or decorate first, cut out and proceed as above. Option 3: For Large Groups. Print black & white template on your choice of color card stock, light-weight construction paper or color computer craft paper in pastel shades. Children will still be able to color in and personalize the craft. Other decorations and ideas for the craft option: 1. Tape a ribbon, string or a piece of magnet to back to use as decoration or ornament. 2. Puppet: Glue the craft to a Popsicle stick or unsharpened pencil for an instant puppet. Learning Activities to conduct before craft assembly: Choose those activities you feel are appropriate on the ages of chidren. #1 Shapes & Colors Activity: Ask children to identify the identifiable shapes and colors on the
template if using the color template. Ask the children to
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Other Materials: *Glue or glue stick |
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