About This Project

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

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    Find Supplies

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    Make School Bus Countdown: Back to School Craft

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

    Step 1: Get your school bus template ready.

    May need grown-up help
    First, print out the school bus template. Then, use your markers, crayons, or colored pencils to color the school bus template. Make it bright and colorful! After you finish coloring, ask an adult to help you carefully cut out the school bus shape.

    Step 2: Prepare your paper strips for the countdown chain.

    Next, get some paper. You will need one strip for each day you want to count down until school starts. Cut the paper into strips. A good size is about 1 inch wide and the length of the short side of the paper.

    Step 3: Make the paper chain loops.

    Take one paper strip and make it into a circle, like a loop. Use glue or a stapler to connect the ends of the strip together. Make one loop for each day you want to count down. For example, if you want to count down 16 days, make 16 loops! For the very last loop, make it into a teardrop shape instead of a circle. That will make it easier to attach to your bus.

    Step 4: Attach the paper chain to your school bus.

    Now, connect the teardrop-shaped loop to the bottom of your school bus. You can use glue or a stapler for this. Make sure all your loops are connected to each other, forming a chain hanging from the bus. Your school bus countdown is ready! Each day, you can remove one loop until it's time for school.
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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 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 Staples
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Colored Pencils
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    • A cartoon of Crayons
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    • A cartoon of Paper
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    • A cartoon of Staplers
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    • A cartoon of Scissors
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