Fun Zodiac Wheel

Supplies Used: Brad, Cardstock or Construction Paper, Craft Sticks, Crayons or Colored Pencils, Glue Gun, 10" Paper Plate, Scissors

The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.

1. Die-cut Animals from various colors of cardstock or construction paper. Alternatively, die-cut from white paper and decorate with crayons or colored pencils.
2. Adhere each Animal to a craft stick. Write the name of the animal on the center of the stick, closest to the shape.
3. Cut an 8" circle to create the wheel. Divide into 12 sections by drawing six, even lines going through the center of the wheel. Write the years, from 2011 through 2022, clockwise on the wheel.
4. Arrange the popsicle sticks in order of the Chinese zodiac, and adhere behind each corresponding year on the circle.
5. Die-cut a 4" Circle, place it on the wheel, and punch a hole through the centers.
6. Put a brad through the Circle and wheel, loosely securing it on the other side.
7. Die-cut the Arrow and adhere the brad. Gently adhere each end of the arrow to the Circle, allowing both to spin together.
8. Adhere a 10" paper plate to the opposite side of the wheel to complete (see Main Photo).