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A 10–30 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Pom Poms, Scissors, and Disposable Plates.

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    Make Chipmunk Craft with Newspaper Details

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    "Are you as excited to make this as I am?"

    Step 1: Paint the Chipmunk's Body

    May need grown-up help
    First, pick a piece of construction paper for your background. Ask a grown-up to help you put a little brown paint on a paper plate. Pinch a medium pompom with a clothespin to make a paintbrush. Dip your pompom into the brown paint. Tap a big circle in the middle of your paper for the chipmunk's head. Then, tap a triangle shape below the head for the chipmunk's body. Let the paint dry completely.

    Step 2: Add Newspaper Stripes

    Once your paint is dry, tear one strip of newspaper about one inch wide. This strip should go from the top of the chipmunk's head to where its nose will be. Then, tear two more newspaper strips that are the same length but thinner. Glue all three newspaper strips onto your chipmunk's head and body, just like in the picture.

    Step 3: Cut Out Chipmunk Parts

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    Ask a grown-up to help you print the chipmunk craft template. Use scissors to carefully cut out all the parts of your chipmunk from construction paper, following the template.

    Step 4: Assemble Your Chipmunk

    Now that you have all your chipmunk pieces cut out, use your glue stick to put them in the right places on your painted chipmunk body. Don't forget to glue on the two googly eyes! Finally, use your markers to draw any extra details you want on your chipmunk, like a nose or mouth. You can make your chipmunk unique and special!
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    Clean up

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

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    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 Pom Poms
      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 Googly Eyes
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    • A cartoon of Clothespins
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    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
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    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
    • A cartoon of Newspapers
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
    • A cartoon of Scissors
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