Do you get scared in storms? Watch this video to learn how to make a lantern!
Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the activities.
LUISA : What a storm!
EMILY : Oh, how scary!
LUISA : Don't be scared! Do you know what we can do?
LUISA : We can make a lantern!
So, Emily, what do we need?
EMILY : We need a clean, empty glass jar, some coloured tissue paper, craft glue, a paintbrush and a candle.
LUISA : So, the first thing to do is to cut or tear some shapes out of the coloured tissue paper.
You can cut rectangles, triangles, stars, hearts or circles. Whatever you like!
Great! Next, put some glue on the jar and stick the shapes on.
EMILY : A purple rectangle, an orange triangle, a yellow star, a red heart and a blue circle.
LUISA : How colourful! Then, cover the whole jar with craft glue.
LUISA : Perfect! Now we just need to put the candle inside the jar. Careful now! Always ask an adult to help you light a candle.
EMILY : Oooh! This spooky lantern is for Halloween!
LUISA : And this snowy lantern is for Christmas!
EMILY : You can make as many as you want!
LUISA : We hope you have fun making your own lantern!
LUISA AND EMILY : See you next time!
LUISA : Remember! To make a lantern:
Always ask an adult to help you light a candle.
That's it! Now you can make your own lantern.
Did you like this video? What kind of lantern would you like to make? Tell us about it!
I would like to make a lantern with stars and a moon so that I can use it as a night light. Sometimes I get scared of the dark and hide beneath my bed but now I can use the lantern for anything thanks so much for teaching me how to do it.
Why do we need to cover the whole jar with glue?
Hi PrincessTrumpetTabla, You need to cover the whole jar with glue to make it shiny, especially the parts with the coloured shapes. That way the light from the lantern will look brighter!
Best wishes, MissInternetEarth LearnEnglish Kids team
It's okay if your glittering lantern doesn't light very much.
PrincessTrumpetTabla
I love the snowy lantern!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi StarryJewel5000, I hope you enjoy your spooky lantern! And use it when it's dark if you're afraid. Happy days,
Dear StarryJewel5000 I hope you will like this video and my have a friend name Starry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi CrystalTreePop, What does "sakura lantern" mean? I only know what's a lantern. Happy days,
I very like this video. I want to make a Halloween lantern.
Hi MissButterTriceratops,
When I made the lantern I used craft glue and it worked fine. I hope you'll have fun making it!
LearnEnglish Kids team