White drawing paper: 2 sheets (12x18), 3 sheets
(9x12)
Black scraps of construction paper for eyes and
whiskers.
Light pink scraps on construction paper for noses.
Scissors, glue, pencil, a pink crayon or marker.
Overview: This is a directed
lesson that will result in adorable bunnies, each
with a unique personality. No two bunnies will be
exactly the same. They are cute and big and add a
delightful Easter environment to the classroom. The
bunnies are made in a standing up position---like a
person. Each piece of drawing paper is cut into
heart shapes that will form the bunny body parts.
Have students practice cutting
heart shapes by folding paper in half, drawing a
large half heart shape that will result in a whole
heart when cut. Demonstrate. Illustrate on the
chalkboard. Hopefully, they had some experience with
cutting hearts during ValentineÕs Day activities.
1. Fold the two large drawing
sheets in half (to 9x12). Students should draw the
largest possible half-heart. Cut out. These two
hearts form the head and body of the bunny. Both go
upside down. Place the head on top of the body.
2. Fold two of the smaller drawing
sheets in half (to 6x12). Draw and cut hearts again.
This time, students will cut each heart in half.
Each half will be a bunny paw. Place two, slightly,
under the cheeks and hanging down into the body.
Place two on the bottom of the body. Add black paw
lines with a crayon or marker.
3. Fold the last piece of drawing
paper in half length-wise (4.5 x12). Students make a
long, skinny heart. Cut in half. These form the
bunny's ears. Color in a light pink center.
4. Add black eyes and whiskers and
a pink nose with scraps of construction paper. You
may want to add bunny teeth with scraps from the
hearts. An orange construction paper carrot with
green tissue paper.
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