Looking for a simple, meaningful craft to celebrate Ramadan and Eid with kids? 🌙✨ This DIY lantern is easy to make, fun to color, and a beautiful way to add a festive touch to your home or classroom. If you are reading Moon’s Ramadan in the classroom this year, this is a printable craft to pair with your storytime!
Supplies
- Printed lantern template (lantern + handle) *scroll to the bottom to get it!*
- Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
- Scissors
- Glue (glue stick or liquid glue)
- Optional
- Tape or stapler (optional, for attaching the handle)
- Glitter or metallic colors for extra sparkle
Procedure
Start by cutting out your lantern and handle. Then color your lantern and handle however you like. I use a lot of purple in my book Moon’s Ramadan, so of course, I used a lot of purple crayon for my lantern. Once you’re done decorating, cut out both pieces.
Next, fold the lantern paper in half along the marked line. Carefully cut along the parallel lines (through both layers of paper), stopping just before the edge so the strips remain connected. This step gives your lantern its classic 3D look.
Unfold the paper and gently curve it into a loop, bringing the short ends together. Glue the ends in place to secure the lantern shape.
Finally, attach the handle using glue, tape, or staples. Hang your finished lantern and let it shine during Ramadan nights or Eid celebrations. 🌟
Peace and Salam,
Natasha
PS. You can download the FREE lantern coloring sheet and template by completing the form below.
