About This Project

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

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    Find Supplies

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    Make I Whaley Love You Card

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

    Step 1: Print the Template

    May need grown-up help
    Print the whale template. You can print it on white paper and color it, or print it on colored paper. If you use colored paper, blue or gray would be good for the whale and blue for the water spout. Pick any color you want for the whale's tummy! Note for adults: This template includes multiple options. Choose from the color your own individual version, or a version for classroom use. Help your child(ren) print only what they need.

    Step 2: Prepare the Card

    Fold a piece of paper in half, and then in half again, to make a card. Or, print the card template, cut along the solid line, and fold along the dashed line.

    Step 3: Cut Out the Template

    Use your scissors to carefully cut out the whale, waterspout, and tummy.

    Step 4: Assemble the Card

    Glue the whale to the front of the card. Glue the waterspout on top of the whale's head. Glue the whale's tummy at the bottom of its head.

    Step 5: Add Details

    Use your black marker to draw a face on the whale's head. Use your blue marker to draw water for the whale to swim in. Draw hearts with your red marker. Write 'I Whaley Love You' or another fun whale saying.

    Step 6: Write a Message

    Write a message inside the card and give it to someone special!
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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 Sharpie Markers
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
    • A cartoon of Scissors
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Printer
      Where they belong:

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