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A 5โ€“10 minutes craft for ages 4โ€“10, using supplies you likely already have โ€” Tape, Sharpie Markers, and Scissors.

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    Make Halloween Paddle Ball Activity

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

    Step 1: How to make the Ghost Paddle

    Using the Sharpie or another marker or crayon, draw a ghost face on the concave portion of one of the paper plates

    Step 2: How to make Frankenstein Paddle

    First, draw Frankensteinโ€™s head on the concave portion of one of the paper plates Then, add details, such as bolts, hair, and eyes using the construction paper and a glue stick

    Step 3: How to make Jack-O-Lantern Paddle

    First cover the concave portion of one of the paper plates with squares of orange tissue paper, adhering with the glue stick Then cut triangle eyes and a jack-o-lantern mouth from the black construction paper and glue in place. Cut a green stem and glue in place.

    Step 4: How to make Dracula Paddle

    First draw the face of Dracula onto the concave portion of a paper plate Next, cut a small bow tie from the red construction paper and glue in place

    Step 5: To Finish all of your Paddles

    Last, tape a large popsicle stick to the back of each plate.
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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 โ€” 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 Sharpie Markers
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    • A cartoon of Markers
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      • โ€” Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Tissue Paper
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    • A cartoon of Popsicle Sticks
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    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
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    • A cartoon of Crayons
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    • A cartoon of Plaper Plates
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    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
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      • โ€” Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
    • A cartoon of Scissors
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