Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own wizard wand using only the materials provided.
Materials and Prep
- 1 wooden dowel or stick
- Colored markers or paint
- Glitter or sequins
- Glue
- Decorative materials like ribbons or feathers (optional)
- Scissors
- Protective surface (newspaper or plastic)
Make sure you have a clean and safe workspace to work on your project.
Activities
- Start by choosing a wooden dowel or stick as the base of your wand.
- Use colored markers or paint to decorate the wand. You can create patterns, designs, or even write magical symbols on it.
- Add some sparkle to your wand by applying glue and sprinkling glitter or sequins on it.
- If desired, you can further enhance your wand by attaching decorative materials like ribbons or feathers.
- Allow the wand to dry completely before using it.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "In this lesson, we will be making our own wizard wands."
- "We will use wooden dowels or sticks as the base of our wands."
- "We can decorate our wands using colored markers or paint."
- "We can add some sparkle to our wands by using glue and sprinkling glitter or sequins on them."
- "If we want, we can also attach decorative materials like ribbons or feathers to make our wands even more magical."
- "Remember to let your wand dry completely before using it."