1, required materials: colored paper is used to make the shell of lanterns; You can choose your child's favorite color. Scissors are used to cut paper; Glue or tape is used to bond different parts; Colored lines or threads are used to hang lanterns; Transparent adhesive tape is used to stick to the bottom of lanterns; Decorative materials such as colored paper strips, stickers, colored pens and colored lead are used to decorate lanterns.

2. Make the shell of the lantern: Choose a piece of colored paper, which will become the shell of the lantern. You can choose square or rectangular paper, depending on the shape you like. Fold the paper into the shape of folded paper (origami). The method of origami is to fold the paper in half along the center line, and then fold it again to make the paper rectangular.

3. On one side of the folded paper, starting from the top, cut some small strips of decorations with scissors, but don't cut off the whole edge. Open the folded paper, and now you can see some small window decorations on the trim. These windows allow light to pass through lanterns.

4. Stick the bottom of the lantern: Apply some glue on the two short sides of the folded paper or stick them together with transparent tape to form the bottom of the lantern. Be sure to close the bottom tightly to prevent it from falling when hanging lanterns.

5. Decorate lanterns: It's time for children to be creative! They can beautify the appearance of lanterns with colored paper strips, stickers, colored pens, colored lead and other decorative materials. They can draw patterns, write, paste stars and flowers, or use their creativity. Let children fully participate in the decoration process, which will increase their sense of belonging to handmade lanterns.

6. Hanging rope and displaying: Use scissors to make a small hole in the top of the lantern. Put a colored rope or thread through the hole and tie a knot to hang the lantern. Once the lanterns are made, you can hang them in a suitable position indoors or outdoors. When night comes, light candles, small bulbs or LED lights in lanterns, so that children's hand-made lanterns give off warm light.

The Significance of Children Making Handmade Lanterns

1. Development of creativity and imagination: Making lanterns is a creative process, and children can develop their creativity and imagination by designing and decorating lanterns. They can try different colors, shapes and patterns to cultivate their artistic and design skills.

2. Hand-eye coordination and fine movements as well as patience and concentration: making lanterns requires children to use scissors, glue and painting tools. This helps to develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Making lanterns requires patience and concentration, and children need to carefully complete each step, which helps to cultivate their patience and concentration.

3. Handicraft skills and teamwork: Making lanterns is a handcraft skill. Children can learn to use different materials and tools to make objects, which is very helpful for their future handicraft projects. If children participate in the process of making lanterns with other children or their families, it can cultivate their teamwork and communication skills.

4. Teamwork between culture and traditional consciousness: Making lanterns can be a way to understand and inherit culture and tradition. In some cultures, making and using lanterns is part of traditional celebrations, and children can learn about the history and values of their own culture in this way.

5. Sense of accomplishment and self-confidence and sense of celebration and joy: When children finish a lantern project, they will feel proud and satisfied, which will help improve their self-confidence and self-esteem. Making lanterns is usually associated with celebrations, such as festivals, birthdays or special occasions. This can increase children's celebration and happy experience and make them feel special and important.