Begin by gluing 4 matchsticks onto the X (with the burnt part on the outside). The template has an “X” in the center of the cross. The early steps are VERY important in determining how the finished product will turn out. Do this project on a surface that can easily be wiped clean. Also be prepared to clean up lots of stray pieces of ash. The wax paper helps the cross pop easily off after it is dry. The glue can get pretty messy, so I place all materials on a piece of wax paper labeled with the child’s name. Each child will need:Ī pre-cut cross template (copied onto cardstock) This is a very simple project that only requires a few supplies. The box can be labeled with the child’s name and sent to school. When ashes have cooled, they can be returned to the box. (You can speed the process up by striking 2-3 matches at a time). For safety purposes, I recommend that parents burn the matches outside and store them in a metal pan. To complete the cross, each child will need a box of 300 matches that have been pre-burnt at home. This is a homework assignment for the parents. The burned matchsticks are a reference toward Ash Wednesday, when Lent begins.īefore your students can create a cross, you need to get some pre-burnt matches. My mom teaches 2nd Grade and she makes these crosses with her students each year during Lent. This is not a project I would take on in my Kindergarten classroom – the work is far too tedious for my little kinders. As a Religion teacher I am always looking for high-quality projects that are a nice supplement to the textbook (which, let’s face it – can sometimes be a little dull and not exactly inspiring).Ī perfect Lenten project is this beautiful cross made from pre-burned matchsticks.
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