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A 15–30 minutes craft for ages 5–10, using supplies you likely already have — Yarn, Plastic Bags, and White Glue.

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    Make Paper Plate Jellyfish

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    "I can't wait to make a project with you!"

    Step 1: Color your coffee filters

    Using washable markers, color your coffee filters. Place a piece of paper or something else underneath your coffee filters to prevent the markers from bleeding through. We found that three coffee filters looked great along with ribbons and other ruffles. If you're only using coffee filters, we'd recommend coloring 9.

    Step 2: Spray the colored filters

    Once the coffee filters are colored the way you'd like, spray them with water and set them aside to dry. For extra fun on a rainy day, take the outside and let the rain splash the colors around.

    Step 3: Punch holes in your paper plate

    While your coffee filters dry, cut your paper plate in half. Then, punch 9 along the flat side of one half.

    Step 4: Add ribbons, lace, and other trimmings

    While the coffee filters continue drying, pick out the ribbons, lace, plastic bags, and other long, flowing materials you'll use for your jellyfish. Cut them about three feet long and thread them through the holes of your jelly. Tie them in place. You can also tape them if you're in a hurry.

    Step 5: Cut your coffee filters

    May need grown-up help
    Cut your coffee filters in a spiral shape. We've drawn a red line on this picture to help you see where to cut. If you draw a similar line, it will show up on your finished project. In our experience, younger kids need a bit of help with this step to get the right shape.

    Step 6: Add the coffee filters and second half of paper plate

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    Thread the spiralized coffee filters into any remaining holes. Don't worry if you didn't color enough - these also look lovely with plain white coffee filters! Just be gentle while threading the delicate coffee filters through the holes. Then, use white glue to glue the other half of the paper plate to the first. This will hide all the holes you threaded materials through and give you a nice finished front side of your jellyfish.

    Step 7: Punch holes in your paper plate

    While your coffee filters dry, cut your paper plate in half. Then, punch 9 along the flat side of one half.
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    Clean up

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

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    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 Yarn
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    • A cartoon of Plastic Bags
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    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Ribbons
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    • A cartoon of Water
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    • A cartoon of Coffee Filters
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    • A cartoon of Lace
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    • A cartoon of Plaper Plates
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    • A cartoon of Spray Bottles
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