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A 30–45 minutes craft for ages 5–10, using supplies you likely already have — Staplers, Scissors, and Pencils.

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    Make Newspaper Owl Craft

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

    Step 1: Cut the Newspaper

    Find a section of newspaper that is mostly print. You can also use the comics. Layer two pieces of newspaper. Draw a large oval with a pencil or marker, about the height of a folded newspaper turned on its side. Leave the bottom flat. Ask an adult to help you cut out the two ovals for the owl's body.

    Step 2: Use the Owl Craft Template

    May need grown-up help
    Print the owl craft template. Use the template to cut out the pieces of your owl from construction paper. Pick any colors you like for your owl.

    Step 3: Staple It Together

    Place the horns of your owl between the layers of newspaper. Ask an adult to help you secure each horn with a couple of staples. Continue to staple all around the outside of the owl’s body. Leave the bottom unstapled and open for stuffing. Keep the staples close together. Ask an adult for help using the stapler.

    Step 4: Put It All Together

    Use your glue stick to put the eyes, beak, and wings of your owl in place. Use your markers to add details to your owl, including the eyes and any other colorful details you like.

    Step 5: Stuff It

    Tear strips of newspaper and crumple them into balls. Place the balled-up newspaper in the opening, one at a time. Keep stuffing the owl until it is puffy but not over-stuffed.

    Step 6: Staple It Closed

    Once the owl is stuffed, ask an adult to help you staple the opening closed. Keep the staples close together.
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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 Pencils
      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 Newspapers
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
    • A cartoon of Staplers
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    • A cartoon of Scissors
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    • A cartoon of Printer
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