About This Project

A 15–30 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Paper Bags, Stickers, and Scissors.

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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    A cartoon of Paper Bags
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    A cartoon of Stickers
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    A cartoon of Scissors
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    A cartoon of White Glue
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    A cartoon of Markers
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    A cartoon of Envelopes
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    A cartoon of Popsicle Sticks
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    A cartoon of Paper
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    Make Gingerbread Man Storytelling Craft

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

    Step 1: Decorate the Envelope

    Pull the envelope flap up. Decorate the envelope like a gingerbread house using markers and stickers. You can draw a door on the envelope.

    Step 2: Color and Cut Out Puppets

    May need grown-up help
    Select which puppets you want to make from the printable. Color them. Ask an adult to help you cut them out if needed.

    Step 3: Add Sticks (Optional)

    If you want, glue or tape popsicle sticks to the back of the puppets.

    Step 4: Retell the Story

    Use your puppets to retell the story. Have fun making up your own stories.
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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 Paper Bags
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Stickers
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Envelopes
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Popsicle Sticks
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Scissors
      Where they belong:

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