| Step 1 Cut out five circles from your black construction paper. We use a special cutting tool that makes circles. (Scrapbooking aisle) |
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Sea Creature Fan
- Black Construction
Paper - Brad
- Oil Pastels
- Scissors (or circle
shape maker if you
have it)
- What kinds of creatures live in a coral
reef? - How do these creatures blend in with
their surroundings? - How many different kinds of plants and
animal life have been discovered and
named?
| Step 2 Go thorough the book and find some interesting creatures that live among the reefs. Use your pastels to draw a picture of them, then write their name in pencil. Older children can write facts on the back. |
| Step 3 Stack your circles atop one another, and punch a hole in the top (through all layers) |
| Step 4 Fasten your brad through the hole so that all of your circles are attached. |
| All Done! Open up your fan book and look at all the beautiful creatures you drew! |
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| "Coral Reefs" by Gail Gibbons. What is life like in a coral reef? What do corals eat? Why are corals more colourful at nighttime? Beautiful illustrations of this enchanting world. Read Inside this book. |
