By Lisa Glover
Thanksgiving is a time to come together with people we care about and be thankful for all that we have. And we’re not the only ones who do it!
Celebrating the end of harvest season with a feast of thanks has been part of many cultures for a very, very long time.
Making a Thanks Bowl is a great way to celebrate because it reminds you of all the family, friends, and people in your community who care about you—people you’re thankful for. The more you’re thankful for, the bigger your bowl will be!
Bonus: Check out NPR’s article “How to Talk to Your Kids About Thanksgiving”.
Instructions
1) Draw leaves on sheets of cardstock.
2) In permanent marker, write the name of someone you’re thankful for on each leaf.
3) Cut out the leaves.
4) Place plastic wrap over a bowl.
5) Mix 1/2 cup of water with 1 tbsp of flour to make a paste.
6) Dip the leaves in the paste and then cover the bowl with them.
7) Let your bowl dry. To loosen it, poke a butter knife between the bowls.
Make it Unique!
Draw other autumn shapes besides leaves – pumpkins, acorns, mushrooms, apples, nuts – to be part of your bowl.
Looking for More Inspiration?
Check out The Paper Girls Show’s Episode 9 “A ‘Shred’ of a Diffference” to learn about upcycling paper to make new things.