Celebrate the Thanksgiving harvest the old fashioned way using popcorn and seasonal dried fruit. This craft is a super addition to classroom Thanksgiving celebrations. Younger children may need assistance.

Materials

• large needle
• string or fishing line
• popped corn

• dried fruit: raisins, cranberries, apple, and aprocot
• pieces of orange peel (optional)

Instructions

1. Measure the length of line that you need to fit the necklace over a child's head. Don't forget to leave enough for tying off.

2. Thread the needle and string the popcorn and other items alternately.

3. Children can wear their necklace for a while and then hang the necklace onto a tree or shrub for the local wildlife.

Tips

• The orange peel adds a very pleasant scent. Put a bit of all natural peanut butter on the necklace before placing it outside. The oils and protein are great for the birds!