When Liam brought his papier-mâché globe home from school I was thrilled for many reasons. First it was one of the coolest kindergarten projects ever — his class had literally spent months making their globes working a little each day as they learned about all the oceans, continents, etc. Secondly, Bettijo and I had just been asked to plan an Earth Day party photo shoot for OneCharmingParty.com, and I was totally inspired by Liam’s globe project.
As the centerpiece for our BLOOM & GROW Earth Day party I ended up creating a slightly larger version of Liam’s globe and used a punching ball rather than normal balloon to achieve more of a sphere shape. Learn how to make your own globe (including links to download our free printable continents and ocean labels) over at OneCharmingParty.com.
P.S. If Liam’s overwhelming affection towards his handmade World is any indication, this is a project your kids will ADORE!
I love the globe! What a fun project for kids…and I have a thing for globes. Love it!
Do it! My boys LOVED this. What’s not to love about a big mess that turns into an awesome globe? Ha! Let us know if you do it, Erika!
We’re been searching for a vintage globe for months but they always seem so expensive. Never considered making our own – looks such fun!
If you love globes, you’ve got to try this. It was such a fun, messy project. Ha. Let us know if you try it!
Homemade globes – how fun and educational at the same time! Thank you for the great idea.
So so so so cool! I love how it turned out!
Thanks! My boys LOVED making this–such a fun (and educational) activity for kids!
I LOVE this! I have a slight obsession with maps and globes and love the idea of a DIY globe. You could even maybe do the continents in fabric and modpodge them on????
Pinned it!
Thanks for your sweet words! Fabric continents sound so FUN! Great idea!
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Liked yours!