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title: DIY New Year Wishing Wand | Kaplan Early Learning Company
description: Help your students start the new year in a sparkly, fresh fashion! Make a wish with an adorable, DIY New Year wishing wand that is sure to help you kick off the celebration with a smile!
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# DIY New Year Wishing Wand

Staff WriterDecember 27, 2018[Activity Ideas](https://blog.kaplanco.com/tag/activity-ideas), [Art Activities](https://blog.kaplanco.com/tag/art-activities), [Seasonal Activities](https://blog.kaplanco.com/tag/seasonal-activities)2 minute read

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Help your students start the new year in a sparkly, fresh fashion! Make a wish with an adorable, DIY New Year wishing wand that is sure to help you kick off the celebration with a smile! Include this whimsical wand craft in your classroom and home to encourage imagination, creativity, and fine motor development in young children.

Download our **FREE** printable below!

[![DIY Wishing Wand](https://blog.kaplanco.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/diy-wishing-wand_2_a-1.jpg)

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### Required Materials:

- [Jumbo Natural Craft Sticks](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/88913/jumbo-natural-craft-sticks?c=11%7CAR1045)
- [Magic Cover Adhesive Roll - Clear](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/31614-CL/magic-cover-adhesive-roll-clear?c=11%7CAR1040)
- [Glitter](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/30187/glitter-set-of-12?c=11%7CAR1045)
- [Construction Paper](https://kaplandev.kaplanco.com/product/46047/sunworks-construction-paper-assorted-pack-9-inch-x-12-inch-700-sheets?c=11%7CAR1005)
- [Sequins and Spangles](https://kaplandev.kaplanco.com/product/18612/sequins-and-spangles-4-oz-assorted?c=11%7CAR1045)
- [Scissors](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/19010/fiskars-scissors?c=11%7CAR1035)

 Trace a circle on the construction paper. Fold the circle in half and then fold the half into three sections. Cut the paper to form a star. Next, cut out the center of the star so there is only an outer frame. Place the outer frame on the clear [Magic Cover Adhesive Roll](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/31614-CL/magic-cover-adhesive-roll-clear?c=11%7CAR1040) and cut off the edges. Decorate your wand. Write a wish on a [Jumbo Natural Craft Stick](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/88913/jumbo-natural-craft-sticks?c=11%7CAR1045). Glue the craft stick to the wand, tie a ribbon on it, and enjoy!

 

Ring in the new year with this activity and more! Browse our selection of [classroom arts and crafts](https://www.kaplanco.com/art) and related [resources](https://blog.kaplanco.com/tag/seasonal) to welcome warm wishes and to start planning creative activities and crafts.

 

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