Carnival Masks

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Carnival masks for Mardi Gras, created with art teacher in mind, needed durability beyond paper, and paint-free design. Masks printed in green, gold, and purple caught the eye. 3rd graders got creative with glitter, feathers, sequins, stickers, etc. Models shown feature a 3 mm hole, perfect fit for bamboo skewers and sandwich toothpicks from the supermarket. Check size before printing to avoid waste. Pointy sticks can be a concern, so cut off points beforehand. A model with attached handle is also included. Standards: NGSS Overview and Background Carnival masks for Mardi Gras were created with art teacher in mind. She wanted a durable design that didn't need painting. Masks printed in green, gold, and purple were the result. 3rd graders got creative with glitter, feathers, sequins, stickers, etc. Models shown feature a 3 mm hole, perfect fit for bamboo skewers and sandwich toothpicks from the supermarket. Check size before printing to avoid waste. Pointy sticks can be a concern, so cut off points beforehand. Lesson Plan and Activity Print masks in various colors, like purple, gold, and green, traditional Mardi Gras hues. Embed bamboo skewers firmly into masks for handles. Adult assistance recommended. Secure pointy bits out of reach. Have students decorate masks with tacky glue, letting it dry overnight. A parade or party is the perfect way to showcase creations. Project: Mardi Gras Carnival Mask Objective: Students will create a decorated carnival mask for a Mardi Gras celebration. Audience: This project was designed for 3rd-grade art class. Preparation: Gather materials for decoration, like tacky glue. Collect bamboo skewers from the grocery store and cut off points. Steps: Print masks in various colors, like purple, gold, and green, traditional Mardi Gras hues. Embed bamboo skewers firmly into masks for handles. Adult assistance recommended. Secure pointy bits out of reach. Have students decorate masks with tacky glue, letting it dry overnight. A parade or party is the perfect way to showcase creations. Results: This project was a success. Students created fun decorated carnival masks and had a blast parading through school hallways.