Crafting a Thanksgiving Horn of Plenty from Paper
The cornucopia, or "horn of plenty," is a traditional symbol of abundance and harvest, particularly associated with Thanksgiving. This guide shows how to create a paper version with children.
By Alex Carter4 steps
The term cornucopia is derived from the Latin cornu copiae, which translates to "horn of plenty." It serves as a symbol of abundance and harvest, especially during Thanksgiving. You can create your own "horn of plenty" with your children. Use the templates provided in this article, but feel free to be creative and fill your cornucopia with the fruits and vegetables that you enjoy.
Step 1
Print a cornucopia template. Links to several different templates are available in the Resources Section. This template will be used to create various versions of a cornucopia and to personalize it.
Step 2
Use various markers to color the cornucopia and the fruits and vegetables. Add embellishments with glitter glue pens. Set aside to dry.
Step 3
Use child-safe scissors to cut out the cornucopia and other parts. Ensure you supervise any children using scissors and check the scissor packaging for recommended ages for scissor use.
Step 4
Glue the parts together by following the final template image. For instance, if you are using DLTK's Growing Together cornucopia template, apply glue to the cornucopia opening—the large oval shape—and press it onto the cornucopia horn. Then, apply glue to the backs of the acorn, apple, pear, pumpkin, and leaves. Press these parts onto the oval. A link to DLTK's Growing Together image is in the Resources Section.
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