RAINY
DAY STUFF
FAT
CAT knows that sometimes, we want to do stuff that is fun.
Here we have some things for you to do and games for you
to play. Some you can do on your own and some with friends.
Remember, that you should always ask your mom or dad before
you print a page off the computer.
Dinosaur
Puppets
Supplies:
Markers or crayons
Strip of 4 paper egg carton cups ATTACHED
Strip of 2 paper egg carton cups attached
Sock
Rubber bands
tape
Step
1- Use markers to decorate the 4 egg cups *any* way the
children want draw eggs on the 2 egg cups
Step
2- Slip your hand inside the sock. Place the four egg cups
on the top of the sock. with adult help,put the rubber band
on each end of the cups. The rubber bands help keep the
egg cups on your arm
Step
3- with adult help, tape the eyes to the sock near the toe
area if the sock. Now open and close your hand to make the
puppet look like its talking.
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Dinosaur
Snouts
Supplies:
Disposable Cups
Construction Paper
Glue
Yarn
Use
any kind of disposable cup. Cut bottom off and then cut
large "V" slits up each side from bottom. Add
const. paper or rick rack teeth, add tongue, whatever else
comes to mind. Punch a hole on each side and add yarn to
tie on to kids faces.
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Plastic
Canvas Friendship Bracelet
A child's first friendship bracelet.
You
need:
--Scrap
of Plastic Canvas (approx. 1/2" x 6")
--18" of Yarn, String or Cord
--Misc. Buttons
Instructions:
Talk
to child(ren) about the joy of giving. Explain the tradition
of swapping handmade "friendship bracelets" Encourage
them to make one for a friend by suggesting that they make
two. One to keep and one to give.
Stiffen
ends of cord with white glue. Begin lacing at one end of
canvas leaving 3" of cord for tying. Lace randomly
across canvas adding buttons where desired.
Tip:
Make sure cord fits through buttons to prevent preschoolers
from becoming frustrated.
Variations:
Use beads instead of buttons.
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Craft
Stick Frog
From Mary Ayres book Craft Stick Critters. This Pattern
May Not Be Sold!
 You
need:
Pattern
Two Craft Sticks (for eyes)
19 Mini Craft Sticks
Two 7mm Wiggle Eyes
Fine Point Black Permanent Marker
Bright Green, Olive Green and Red Paint
Tacky Glue
Instructions:
Print
pattern. Paint craft sticks and craft stick mini green.
Place eye sticks on top of pattern (edges of eye sticks
are touching at the bottom). Dab glue on sticks in areas
that will be covered by body. Place body sticks on top of
glue. Allow to dry.
Turn
frog over so front side is facing down. Place 2 leg sticks
vertically on each side of frog (refer to pattern), then
glue horizontal leg pieces to bottom back of frog. Glue
remaining minis diagonally to each side of frog across legs
and body so that they will not be seen from the front, but
will hold leg and body pieces together.
When
glue is set, turn the frog over so that front is facing
upward. Transfer or freehand the nostrils and inside shape
to body.
Paint
the inside body shape with Olive Green. Outline the inside
body shape with black marker, then draw stitch lines as
shown on pattern.
Rouge
cheeks with red paint. Draw nostrils and wiggly line around
the body, eyes and leg sections, close to the edge with
black marker (see pattern).
Glue
on wiggle eyes. Allow to dry.
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