About This Project

A 30–45 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Googly Eyes, Rocks, and Craft Foam.

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 Googly Eyes
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    A cartoon of Rocks
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    A cartoon of Craft Foam
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    A cartoon of Paint Brushes
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    A cartoon of Paper
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    Make Painted Rock Fish

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

    Heads up! Some supplies may trigger allergies. Check with a grown-up before using them.

    Step 1: Paint the rocks

    May need grown-up help
    Paint the rocks with your favorite colors. Let the paint dry completely.

    Step 2: Decorate the fish

    Decorate your fish by adding eyes and fins. You can use googly eyes, paper, craft foam, or anything else you like. Glue the decorations onto the rocks and let the glue dry.

    Step 3: Play with your fish

    Now you can play with your painted rock fish! You can put them in a sensory bin with sand and gems, or put them in your garden or a pool of water.
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Reminder, this project used supplies that may trigger allergies. Store them safely!

    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 Googly Eyes
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Rocks
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Craft Foam
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of PVA Craft Glue
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
    • A cartoon of Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paint Brushes
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Rinse all the paint out of your paint brushes.

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