Windmill Toilet Paper Roll

Craft
The Netherlands is the country typically associated with
windmills.

Most other European countries also have many historical

windmills.

Up until 2007, Germany produced the most wind power

of any country in the world.

Denmark has the highest percentage of its power

provided by the wind.

Materials:

 toilet paper roll or cardboard tube,

 something to color with if using the B&W
version,
 scissors,
 glue,
 paper
 printer

Note: You could use a paper cup (upside down) instead of a toilet paper roll as the base of your
windmill. Simply paint it rather than wrapping the rectangular piece of paper around it.

Note: You can attach the blades (sails) of the windmill using a brass tack so they actually spin.

Instructions:

 Print out the template of choice.

 Color (where appropriate) and cut out the template pieces.
 Glue the large rectangular piece on first to cover the tube.
 Glue the door onto the front of your windmill.
 Glue the windows around the windmill as you see fit (you can use all three or less if you
want).
 Glue the sails (blades) of the windmill onto the top.
 Glue the large circle and then the small circle into the center of the blades..
The Flag of the Netherlands
The first flag of the Netherlands used the colors of
orange, white and blue for the stripes and was also
called the Prinsvlag (the Prince Flag). It was based on
the colors from the coat of arms of the Prince of
Orange. The Prince of Orange was the first ruler of the
Dutch Republic.

The flag was officially changed to a red, white and blue

stripe in the 1700’s but was not officially adopted until
February 19, 1937. The flag of the Netherlands is
horizontal and the colors from top to bottom are as
follows: red, white, and blue.

Mapping the Netherlands

5. Label the country of France and color it blue.

1. Find and label the Netherlands capital, Amsterdam, 6. Label the country of Belgium and color it green.
with a star and write its name on the map. 7. Label Great Britain and color it red.
2. Find and label the city of Rotterdam.
8. Label the North Sea.
3. Find and label The Hauge.
9. Color the Netherlands orange.
4. Label the country of Germany and color it yellow.
10.How many countries border the Netherlands?
SPAIN
Spain, a country in Europe, is known for some of the world’s most beautiful palaces and
castles, bullfighting, the dance style of Flamenco, and its stunning scenery and coastlines!
Spain is a unique country for children to study.

As the country’s name suggests, Spanish (Castilian Spanish) is the official language of Spain;
however, there are also co-official languages based on region: the Basque language (Euskera),
Galician, and Catalan are a few examples of regional-specific co-official languages.

Spain is a country found in the Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere of the globe.
As of 2021, Spain has 17 political divisions (called “autonomous communities” in English and
“comunidad autónoma” in Spanish): Andalusia, Catalonia, Community of Madrid, Valencian
Community, Galicia, Castile and León, Basque Country, Castilla-La Mancha, Canary Islands,
Region of Murcia, Aragon, Extremadura, Balearic Islands, Asturias, Navarre, Cantabria, and La
Rioja. In addition to these autonomous communities, Spain is further divided into 50
provinces, as of 2021.

Spain is bordered to the west by Portugal; to the northeast it borders France, from which it is
separated by the tiny principality of Andorra and by the great wall of the Pyrenees Mountains.

Capital city: Madrid

Language: Spanish (Castilian)
National Bird: Iberian Imperial Eagle (Aquila adalberti)
National Animal: Bull (Bos)
National Flower: Red Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)
Currency: Euro (EUR)

Neat Facts:
The capital city of Spain, Madrid, is the geographical center of the country.
As of 2021, Spain has 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it the third largest heritage
country in the world, following Italy and China.
Spain is the only European country that borders the continent of Africa, bordering the African
country of Morocco.
 Mapping SPAIN
1. Find and label Spain’s capital, Madrid, with a star
and write its name on the map.
2. Find and label the Pyrenees Mountains. Show the
highest point of Pico de Aneto with a triangle.
3. Label the following countries: France and Algeria.

4. Label the Bay of Biscay.

5. Label the Atlantic Ocean.

6. Label the Mediterranean Sea.

7. Label the Strait of Gibraltar.

8. Trace the path of the Duero River and color it blue.

9. Label Spain and color the country yellow.

10. How many other countries border the country of

Spain?

the Strait of Gibraltar. The motto “plus ultra” means

The Flag of Spain “further beyond” in Latin. The royal seal is quartered
and each of the four quarters represents one of the four
kingdoms that were merged to form a unified Spain.

• The gold castle on the red background represents

the kingdom of Castile
• The purple lion on the silver background represents
the kingdom of Leon
• The four vertical red bars on the gold background
represent the kingdom of Aragon
• The linked gold chains on the red background
represent the kingdom of Navarre
• The pomegranate fruit at the bottom represents the
The Spanish flag has three horizontal bands. The top and
kingdom of Granada
bottom band are red and the middle band is yellow. The
• The three golden fleur de lys in the center
yellow band is twice as tall as each of the red bands.
represents the House of Bourbon
Spain’s coat of arms is on the left side of the yellow
band (the ‘hoist’ side). Spain’s flag was officially adopted on December 19,
1981 after the coat of arms was updated. The national
The Spanish coat of arms includes the royal seal and is pledge to the flag is called the Jura de Bandera.
framed by the Pillars of Hercules. The Pillars represent
Gibraltar and Ceuta, which are located on each side of
UKRAINE
Ukraine is a country located in Eastern Europe, bordering Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania,
and Moldova. Ukraine is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and beautiful natural scenery from the
Carpathian Mountains to the Black Sea coast. In addition, Ukraine is also famous for its delicious cuisine,
including dishes like borscht, varenyky, and salo.

Ukraine is a linguistically diverse country, with Ukrainian being the official language. However, Russian is also
widely spoken, particularly in the eastern regions of the country. In addition, Ukraine recognizes several
minority languages as official, including Romanian, Hungarian, and Polish. Other languages spoken in Ukraine
include Crimean Tatar, Bulgarian, Yiddish, and Romani. English, German, and French are also popular foreign
languages studied in Ukraine. With such a rich tapestry of languages, Ukraine is a fascinating and diverse
linguistic nation.

Capital city: Kyiv National flower: Sunflower

Language: Ukrainian Currency: Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)
National animal: Wisent (European bison)

Famous natural landmarks of Ukraine include:

 Carpathian Mountains: The Carpathian Mountains are the highest mountain range in Ukraine, spanning
over 1,500 km. They are home to many species of plants and animals and are a popular destination for
skiing and hiking.

 Marble Cave: The Marble Cave is a limestone cave located in the Crimean Peninsula. It features
stunning stalactites and stalagmites and is a popular tourist destination.

 Synevir Lake: Synevir Lake is the largest natural lake in the Carpathian Mountains. It is surrounded by
dense forests and is said to be home to a mythical creature called the Synevyr serpent.
The Flower Crown by Leanne Guenther, based on the Ukrainian folktale.
Once upon a time, in a small village in Ukraine, was wearing the flower crown, he would know that
there lived a beautiful and kind-hearted girl named she had agreed to marry him.
Oksana. Her eyes sparkled like diamonds, and her
long golden hair flowed down her back like a river Oksana was sad and didn't know what to do. She
of sunshine. Everyone who met Oksana was didn't want to leave her village to live in a big house
enchanted by her kindness and gentle nature. with servants, she didn't want to marry the
nobleman though he seemed like a kind enough
man, but she didn't want to disappoint her father
either. She went to the village wise woman for
advice.

The wise woman listened to Oksana's story and

knew that she needed help. She gave Oksana a
special herbal tea to drink before she went to bed.
When Oksana woke up the next morning, she found
that she had shrunk in size.

Oksana knew that this was her chance. She carefully

crept out a small crack in the wall of her cottage and
snuck out into the village. She met a tiny mouse
who offered to help her find a way to escape
marrying the nobleman without hurting his feelings
or causing damage to her family or her village.The
mouse led Oksana to a nearby lake, where she met a
magical fish. The fish had sparkling golden scales
and wise, knowing eyes.
One day, a wealthy nobleman came to the village
The fish offered to help Oksana with her plight. It
and saw Oksana. He was immediately smitten with
told Oksana to go to the nobleman's castle and to
her beauty and wanted to marry her. The nobleman
sing a special song. The song would make the
came to Oksana's home and asked for her hand in
nobleman forget about Oksana and fall in love with
marriage. Oksana's father was overjoyed and gave
someone more suited to life in a noble house.
his blessing for the marriage. However, Oksana
didn't feel the same way about the nobleman. She
Oksana did as the fish instructed. She went to the
needed time to think.
nobleman's castle and sang the special song. The
nobleman forgot all about Oksana and fell in love
The nobleman was impatient and didn't want to
with another woman who was thrilled at the chance
wait. He left the village, but not before dropping a
to be his wife.Oksana returned home, and the wise
beautiful flower crown on the ground. He told
woman gave her another cup of herbal tea to drink.
Oksana that he would return in one year, and if she
She grew back to her normal size, and no one in the marrying someone she didn't love and to remain in
village ever knew about her adventures. the small village she adored.And the flower crown?
Oksana dried it and hung it on the door to her
From that day on, Oksana lived happily ever after, cottage as a constant reminder to always follow her
knowing that she had found a way to avoid heart.
FRANCE
The Flag of France

The flag of France is made of three vertical bands of

blue, white and red. Color the flag with the colors
of the French flag. The three colors are called the
‘Tricoleur’. The colors represent Paris (blue and
red), as well as the Bourbon Dynasty (white) and
also stand for freedom, equality and brothers ~ all
ideals of the French Revolution. It is also said that
the three colors represent the three main estates of
old France: clergy (white), nobility (red), and the
bourgeoisie (blue).

France’s flag was adopted in on February 15, 1794. The flag was created in 1790 but the colors were the reverse
of what they are today. The red was on the hoist side. It was revised in 1794 to the modern version of the flag.

1. Find and label France’s capital, Paris, with a

star and write its name on the map.
2. Find and label Mount Blanc (France’s
highest point) with a triangle.
3. Label the following countries: Germany,
Spain, and Italy.
4. Label the Atlantic Ocean.
5. Label the Bay of Biscay.
6. Trace the path of the Loire River and color it
blue.
7. Trace the path of the Seine River and color it
blue.
8. Trace the path of the Pyrenees Mountains
and the Alps and color them brown.
9. Label France and color the country green.
10. How many other countries border the
country of France?