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Statue of Liberty Crown and Torch
Dressing up like the Statue of Liberty is fun and easy!
Ingredients / Tools
- 2 paper plates
- green paint
- tape, glue or staples
- paper towel cardboard roll
- yellow tissue or construction paper
Preparation
- Sandwich the plates and cut out the centers to make the crown - try it on for size and adjust as needed.
- from the leftover centers of the plates, cut seven triangles to make the points of the crown
- glue, staple or tape the triangles to the back edge of one of the plates
- sandwich the triangles with the other plate, and secure the plates together with your adhesive
- paint the crown and the cardboard tube with your green paint
- after they are dry, crumple the yellow paper to make your fire and secure in the end of the cardboard tube.
- Finish your costume with a book (for the tablet) and a towel (for the robe)!
Conversation Ideas - The Statue of Liberty
- What country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a gift?
(France)
- What is the original name of the Statue of Liberty?
(Liberty Enlightening the World - in French, La liberté éclairant le monde)
- What words are on her tablet?
("JULY IV MDCCLXXVI" - July 4, 1776 - the date Independence was declared)
- What do the seven spikes on the Statue of Liberty's head represent?
(The seven seas and the seven continents)
- What does the torch represent?
(Enlightenment)
- In which city is the Statue of Liberty located?
(New York City)
- What day do Americans celebrate the Independence of the United States? (4th of July)
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