About This Project

A 15–25 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Sharpie Markers, Disposable Plates, and Markers.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

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    Find Supplies

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    Make Bird Nest Craft

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Let's stick together and make this one!"

    Step 1: Color your picture

    First, print the Bird Nest Craft template. If you don't have a printer, you can draw a tree trunk with one branch on a piece of paper. Then, use your crayons to color the picture. Make it bright and colorful!

    Step 2: Make the bird's nest

    Now, you will make the bird's nest. Take pieces of yellow and brown washi tape. Tear them into small bits. Stick these pieces onto the branch of the tree, close to the trunk. Keep adding tape until you have a nice, cozy nest.

    Step 3: Add fingerprint birds

    May need grown-up help
    Ask a grown-up to help you squeeze a little blue paint onto your paper plate. Dip your pointer finger into the blue paint. Gently press your painted finger onto your picture, right above the nest. Make three blue fingerprints to be your little birdies. Let the paint dry completely.

    Step 4: Finish your birds

    Once the blue paint is dry, use your markers to draw a tiny beak on each of your little birds. Then, use the black Sharpie marker to add small eyes to your birds. Now your bird nest craft is all done!
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    Clean up

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

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

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

    • A cartoon of Sharpie Markers
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Disposable Plates
      Where they belong:
      • — 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.
    • A cartoon of Washi Tape
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Crayons
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
    • A cartoon of Paper
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