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### **Lantern Making Activity – Pyramid Lantern for the Newbury Festival of Light**

**Objective:**
To craft a beautiful pyramid-shaped lantern that will be paraded at the Newbury Festival of Light Lantern Parade. This fun and creative activity helps Scouts Squirrels develop their crafting skills while participating in a community celebration.

Resources

**Materials Needed:**

* Tissue Paper (assorted colors)
* Canes cut to lengths (for structure)
* Masking Tape
* PVA Glue (watered down to make it easier to apply)
* Wire (for the frame)
* Candle (battery-operated LED candle recommended for safety)
* Brushes (for applying glue)

Instructions

**Activity Overview:**
In this activity, the Scouts Squirrels will follow the provided instructions to create a pyramid-shaped lantern using the materials above. They will begin by building a sturdy frame with canes and wire, before covering it with colorful tissue paper and securing it with glue. The final touch will be adding a safe LED candle inside to bring their creation to life.

Once the lanterns are completed and dried, the Squirrels will parade them at the Newbury Festival of Light, showcasing their crafting skills in a beautiful, glowing display of creativity. It's an exciting opportunity to participate in a community event and celebrate the art of lantern-making!

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**Key Skills Developed:**

* **Crafting:** Squirrels will learn how to use basic materials to build a strong structure and apply tissue paper to create a colorful lantern.
* **Teamwork:** Working together to create these lanterns fosters teamwork and sharing of ideas.
* **Creativity:** Scouts will express their individuality and creativity in the choice of colors and design for their lanterns.
* **Community Engagement:** The lantern parade encourages participation in a local festival, connecting Scouts with the wider community.

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Badge Links

• Let's Celebrate - Craft
• Let's Celebrate - Festivals
• Let's Celebrate - Happy