Make a paper Christmas star lantern
A graphics project that makes a wonderful Christmas star lantern.
In this festive graphics project designed for kids, students will use nets to make parts from card and paper, which they will then assemble into a lantern shaped like a Christmas star.
This is a free resource that encourages learners to have fun with maths. Free handouts and templates are available to download below.
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Available Downloads
Teacher activity
Make a Christmas star lantern activity description, notes and curriculum links
Presentation
Presentation outlining how to run the activity
Handout 1
Frame template. You'll need 2 per star lantern
Handout 2
Building frame template
Handout 3
Inner supports and side template
Family activity
A step by step guide to run the activity at home
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