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A 30–60 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Paper Bags, Hole Punches, and Tape.

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    Make Fall Market Stand With Printables

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    "I can't wait to make a project with you!"

    Step 1: Make the Farm Stand Structure

    SHARP! Grown-up required
    Option A: Cut a large cardboard box into a farm stand shape. Ask an adult for help using a utility knife to cut a window out of one side. Cut off the back of the box, but leave the sides so it will stand up on its own. Option B: If you don’t have a large cardboard box, that’s ok! You can make a farm stand window out of a medium-sized box placed on top of a table, or just decorate a table.

    Step 2: Make A Banner

    May need grown-up help
    Use a printer to print the banner. There are two choices: A pre-made pumpkin patch banner, or the blank banner. If using the blank banner, you can cut out the words "Hay Ride," "Apples," or "Market" to customize your banner, or write your own! Once the banner is printed, cut out, and colored, glue the three pieces together. Enough space has been left so that there is overlap. You can also use tape if you don't want to wait for glue to dry.

    Step 3: Decorate!

    May need grown-up help
    Print and color the decorations we've provided, or make your own. Will you decorate with apples or squash? Has your farm stand won any awards at the local fair? You could cut and paste the decorations directly to your farm stand, or use a hole punch and some string to turn the fall leaves, acorns, or apples into a banner that you can hang from your customer service window.

    Step 4: (Optional) Open / Closed Sign

    To make an open/closed sign for your market, write the words Open and Closed on opposite sides of a piece of paper, cardstock, or cardboard. Use your hole punch to punch a hole in the top two corners. Thread a string through the holes and tie a knot. Hang it on or near your farm stand so people know when they can come buy your delicious produce!

    Step 5: Play!

    Now it's time to play! Use pretend money to sell items to your customers. Don't have pretend money? Try using acorns, leaves, or other fall objects you find around your yard instead. Grab some paper bags so your customers can take their purchases home.
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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!

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      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
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