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A 20–40 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Pom Poms, Q-Tips, and Disposable Plates.

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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    Make Ladybug Craft

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

    Step 1: Paint your ladybug's body and head.

    May need grown-up help
    Choose a piece of construction paper for your background. If you don't have a paint brush, you can make your own! Pinch a pompom with a clothespin to make a paintbrush. Put some red and black paint on a paper plate or a piece of newspaper. In the middle of your paper, paint a big red oval for the ladybug's body. Then, use black paint to make the ladybug's head. Use a paint brush or Q-tip to draw a black line down the middle of the ladybug's body. If you don't want to use paint, you can use markers or crayons instead.

    Step 2: Add newspaper spots to your ladybug.

    While your paint is drying, tear small circles from newspaper. Don't worry if they are not perfect circles; different shapes and sizes are fun! Once the paint on your ladybug is dry, use your glue stick to put the newspaper spots all over its red body.

    Step 3: Finish your ladybug with antennae and a decorated background.

    Now it's time to add the final touches to your ladybug! You can make antennae using small strips of black construction paper and tiny black pompoms. Then, use your colorful markers to decorate the background around your ladybug. You can draw flowers, grass, or anything you like! You can even write a special message to give your ladybug art as a gift.
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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 Pom Poms
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Pom Poms
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    • A cartoon of Q-Tips
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    • 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 Clothespins
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    • A cartoon of Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all paint lids tightly.
    • A cartoon of Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all paint lids tightly.
    • 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 Newspapers
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    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
    • A cartoon of Paint Brushes
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Rinse all the paint out of your paint brushes.

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    "Way to stick with it!"

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