Design a Mask - Halloween Creativity

Halloween Idea #5 - Design a Mask

Why not give students a blank template, bring out all of the craft supplies, and let the creativity roll?  There really isn't much advanced planning on the part of the teacher, just let them at it!  I got some unadorned masks at a craft supply store at very inexpensive prices after Halloween last year, and I just put them away in the cupboard.  

The students were so excited when I brought them out, along with all of the various craft supplies.  You know, things like sequins, buttons, pom poms, tissue paper, straws, toothpicks, Popsicle sticks, etc.  They couldn't believe their good fortune when I gave no instructions beyond "Be Creative!"  I couldn't believe the quality of some of their work!

As teachers, we spend too much time controlling every little aspect of a project to insure quality work.  This was just plain, old-fashioned fun!  And look what they did!