Randel McGee
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Coloring eggs are a fun thing to do for Easter. Readers can make their own Easter egg stands to show them off. They'll join storyteller Randel McGee as he explores Easter. He will show readers how to create pysanky eggs, bunny ears they can wear, paper stained glass windows, and more.
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Celebrate the 4th of July by displaying your own American flag pennant, stars and stripes paper chain, and Uncle Sam paper doll. Readers will wear their own homemade liberty crown or patriotic spectacles to honor the United States' Independence Day. They'll join storyteller Randel McGee as he explores the history and symbols of this special holiday.
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Do your readers want to make their own skeleton pet? Skeletons and skulls are very important to Day of the Dead. Readers follow storyteller Randel McGee as he explores Day of the Dead. Readers will learn to make a skull mask, paper marigolds, and even a skeleton candy basket.
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Do your readers want to make their own heart sculpture? How about making their own pop-up puppet? Valentine's Day has been celebrated since ancient Roman times. Readers follow storyteller Randel McGee as he explores Valentine's Day. Readers will learn to make a cupid figure, a lacy heart card, heart flowers, and more.
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Do your readers want to make their own dancing dragon puppet? Dragon dances are an important part of Chinese New Year celebrations. Readers follow storyteller Randel McGee as he explores Chinese New Year. Readers will learn to make LAI SEE envelopes, shadow puppets, a Chinese lantern, and more.
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In spring, winter ice melts away, flowers bloom, and animals have babies. Readers follow easy step-by-step instructions to create unique crafts as they learn about spring. Readers will discover the ancient Greek myth about Demeter, goddess of the harvest, and the scientific reason we have a spring season. They'll also read about symbols, holidays, and special events that take place during this fruitful time of year and get creative.
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Dress up as a jester or a king or queen and lead a Mardi Gras parade. Readers follow storyteller Randel McGee as he explores the history and symbols of Mardi Gras. They'll create a Columbina mask, paper bead throw necklace, a gold doubloon necklace, a rhythm maker, and more.
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In summer, the weather is hot, school is out, and people have picnics and barbecues. Readers follow easy step-by-step instructions to create unique crafts as they learn about summer. Readers will discover a Hawaiian myth about the long days of summer and the scientific reason we have a summer season. They'll also read about symbols, holidays, and special events that take place during this fun-filled time of year and get creative.
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In autumn, crops are harvested, leaves change color, and school begins. Readers follow easy step-by-step instructions to create unique crafts as they learn about fall. Readers will discover an ancient Chinese legend about the moon harvest and the scientific reason we have a fall season. They'll also read about symbols, holidays, and special events that take place during this colorful time of year and get creative.
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In winter, snow and ice cover the ground, the days are short, and the nights are long. Readers follow easy step-by-step instructions to create unique crafts as they learn about winter. Readers will discover an Abenaki myth about the cold days of winter and the scientific reason we have a winter season. They'll also read about symbols, holidays, and special events that take place during this frosty time of year and get creative.