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COFFEE CAN DRUM ^K-4
Create a drum or two for your Mardi Gras parade! [read more]

MARDI GRAS FIREWORKS (Scratch Art) ^{Gr. 4-6}
Use colorful crayons to create scratch art fireworks. [read more]

MARDI GRAS MASKS (ANIMALS) ^{Gr. 2-6}
Here students can create a 3-D animal or mask with the help of teacher Carla Fontenot. [read more]

MARDI GRAS MASKS (CONSTRUCTION PAPER) ^{Gr. K-8}
Using paper and scissors and objects you find, You can make masks of all colors and kinds. [read more]

MARDI GRAS MASKS (PLAIN PAPER) ^{Gr. K-8}
Start with plain paper, add some glitter and voila -- a fabulous sculptural mask! [read more]

MARDI GRAS MASKS (PAPIER MACHE) ^{Gr. K+}
These colorful, razzle dazzle masks are simply magical! [read more]

MARACAS ^K-8
You can make maracas using simple materials from around the home. [read more]

MORE MARACAS ^K-8
You can make maracas using simple materials from around the home. [read more]

MUSICAL SHAKERS ^Pre-K
Use drink bottles to create fun music makers! [read more]

NINE EASY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TO MAKE ^{all ages}
Make one or all of these fun and easy musical instruments to encourage play and creativity. From Amanda Formaro. [read more]

SHAKERS ^{Gr. K-6}
These fourth of July shakers can be created for Mardi Gras celebrations! [read more]

SPARKLERS (Chenille Stems) ^{all ages}
These fourth of July sparklers can light up your Mardi Gras celebrations as well. [read more]

SPARKLERS (Drinking Straws) ^{all ages}
Celebrate Mardi Gras by making flameless sparklers using items from around the house. [read more]

You Might be Interested In:

Crown Craft Kit (pk/12) They will become kings and queens of far away lands when they place these ornately-decorated foam crowns upon their heads. Features hook and loop fasteners. All materials included. 23" x 3-1/4". Pack of 12.

Precut Eye Masks (pk/24) Your kids can enjoy endless possibilities for fun and creativity with these ready-to-decorate masks. Attach elastic cord or dowels (not included) for easy handling. Includes 24 masks.

Recommended Books:

Mimi's First Mardi Gras

Throw Me Something, Mister

Mardi Gras Links:

Activities and Crafts for Mardi Gras at ChildFun.
http://childfun.com/index.php/holidays/spring-holidays/mardi-gras/659-mardi-gras-activity-theme-ideas.html

Mardi Gras at FamilyCrafts.About.com
http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/mardigrascrafts/a/021901a.htm

FabulousLiving.com Mardi Gras – Recipes, Travel, Party Planning and more.
http://www.fabulousliving.com/component/resource/list/265