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A 10–20 minutes craft for ages 6–10, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, Disposable Plates, and Markers.

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    Make Armadillo Craft for Kids

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    Step 1: Fold your paper like an accordion.

    Take a brown piece of paper. Fold it in half and cut it. Now, take one half and fold it back and forth, like a fan or an accordion. Put the other half of the paper aside for later.

    Step 2: Cut out your armadillo shapes.

    May need grown-up help
    First, print the armadillo template. Then, use your scissors to carefully cut out all the armadillo parts from the template. You can also print the template right onto brown paper and then cut out the shapes.

    Step 3: Glue the body onto the accordion.

    Take the two big armadillo body pieces you cut out. Use your glue stick to attach them to the folded accordion paper. Then, use your scissors to trim any extra paper around the edges so it looks smooth.

    Step 4: Add fuzzy fur to your armadillo (optional).

    If you want to add fur, turn your armadillo body over. Put a line of glue stick along the bottom edge. Stick brown tissue paper squares onto the glue, letting some hang over the bottom. Then, use your scissors to snip the tissue paper to make it look like fur.

    Step 5: Glue all the armadillo parts together.

    Make some accordion folds in the armadillo's tail. Now, use your glue stick to attach all the armadillo parts you cut out, like the head, legs, and tail, to the body. Look at the picture to see where everything goes!

    Step 6: Draw eyes and other details.

    Use your markers to draw an eye on your armadillo. You can also add any other fun details you want to make your armadillo special!

    Step 7: Add bumpy texture with paint (optional).

    May need grown-up help
    If you want to make your armadillo's shell look bumpy, ask a grown-up to help you squeeze a little brown paint onto a paper plate or newspaper. Dip a Q-tip into the paint and gently make dots all over your armadillo's back. This will make it look like armor! You can also add a little glue to the back of the middle of the accordion and pinch it to make your armadillo curve a little.
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

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    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

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      • — Don't forget! Disposable plates may be compostable or recyclable! Do your part to keep trash out of the landfill.
    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
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    • A cartoon of Cotton Swabs
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    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
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    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
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      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
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