La Befana Craft Activity

La Befana is know as the witch of Christmas! This craft is perfect for a study on Italy during a Christmas Around the World unit. Not only does it makes a festive holiday bulletin board, but students are going to love making their very own cut and paste La Befana.

What’s included in this pdf:

• A photograph of the craft activity
• Step-by-step directions
• Templates that can be copied directly onto colored cardstock or construction paper and then cut out by students. 
• Labeled templates that can be xeroxed onto cardstock, cut by the teacher, and then traced onto colored paper and cut by students. Labels will include the name of the pattern, the color to use, and how many of each pattern to cut (Ex: Body Cut 1 Red).

Here are some fun ways to use the craft:

• study on the letter l
• practicing fine motor skills
• bulletin boards
• door and hallway decorations
• small group station
• pair it with a worksheet, activity, or book
• reward or class party