About This Project

A 30–60 minutes craft for ages 6–12, using supplies you likely already have — Tape, Pencils, 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.

Ad-free and kid-safe library — designed by a mom who wants kids to explore and create independently.

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    Find Supplies

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    Make Build Dr. King's Podium Challenge

    Your creative buddy says:
    "I can't wait to make a project with you!"

    Step 1: Draw Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

    Draw a 6-8" tall Dr. King on your cardstock and carefully cut out his picture. Clip your custom MLK into the binder clip so that it stands up on it's own.

    Step 2: Time to Build!

    You have 30 minutes to: * Build a podium using only your straws and tape * Make it strong enough to stand on its own * Attach your Dr. King cutout with the binder clip * Test if it can stand for 60 seconds without help
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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 Tape
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Pencils
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Cardstock
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Binder Clips
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Crayons
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Straws
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Rulers
      Where they belong:

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    "What a fabulous project!"

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