oshc activities
Mooncake Festival / Paper Lanterns

Paper Lanterns

Children fold and cut coloured paper into lanterns to hang around the room for a festival display.

How to run it

  1. Fold a sheet of paper in half lengthways.
  2. Cut slits from the fold, stopping before the edge.
  3. Unfold and roll into a cylinder, gluing the ends.
  4. Add a paper handle and hang with string.

You will need

  • coloured paper
  • scissors
  • glue sticks
  • string
Make it easier or harderPre-rule cutting lines for younger children; older children can add patterns.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2Children contribute to a shared festival display.

Fits these theme days

Mooncake FestivalLunar New YearPaper Crafts DayDiwaliCulture Celebration Day

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