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

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 Paper Plate Corn Craft

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Are you as excited to make this as I am?"

    Step 1: Paint the paper plate

    May need grown-up help
    Paint the center of the paper plate yellow. Then, use your finger to dab orange dots to make the kernels.

    Step 2: Paint the rim of the paper plate

    May need grown-up help
    Paint the outside rim of the paper plate green on the back and front side. Let it dry.

    Step 3: Cut out the corn shape

    Draw a corn shape on the yellow part of the paper plate. Make a cut at the top of the corn. Carefully cut around the corn shape and along the inside edge of the paper plate that was painted green. Ask an adult for help if you need it.

    Step 4: Staple the green edge

    Take the end of the green edge and staple it to the bottom of the paper plate.

    Step 5: Staple the other end

    Take the other end and staple it on top of the previous piece. Ask an adult for help with the stapler if needed. Now your craft is done!
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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 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 Plaper Plates
      Where they belong:
    • 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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