Children ages 8 and up should be able to do this project with minimum help. This is a project where each child's creativity can shine.
Parental supervision is recommended.
Research Collect pictures of nutcrackers. You will find them in books, magazines, and so on. Look at all the different styles of nutcrackers. If possible, hang pictures of different nutcrackers around the room while working on the project. You can also read the story of Clara and her Nutcracker, and play the music from the ballet while making them.