About This Project

A 20–30 minutes craft for ages 3–7, using supplies you likely already have — Paper Bags, Staplers, and Scissors.

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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    Create a free GlueStick account to track supplies and see if you have what you need at a glance. Leave your kids tips about where supplies are stored in your household so they can set up and clean up their creative spaces independently.
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    A cartoon of Paper Bags
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    A cartoon of Staplers
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    A cartoon of Scissors
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    A cartoon of Disposable Plates
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    A cartoon of Staples
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    A cartoon of Paint Brushes
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    A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
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    Make Paper Plate Acorn Craft

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

    Step 1: Paint the paper plate

    May need grown-up help
    Paint the center of the paper plate orange. Paint the outside rim of the paper plate brown on the back and front side of the paper plate.

    Step 2: Cut the paper plate

    May need grown-up help
    Ask an adult for help. Cut along the inside of the plate until you reach half way down. It will look like a rainbow arch.

    Step 3: Cut out an acorn stem

    Cut out an acorn stem from the brown paper bag.

    Step 4: Assemble the acorn

    May need grown-up help
    Ask an adult for help. Put the stem at the bottom of the plate. Pull the arch down and staple the stem and the arch to the bottom of the plate.
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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 Paper Bags
      Where they belong:
    • 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 Staples
      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 Staplers
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Scissors
      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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