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The Shiny Foil Crown Crimp

Steps:

Help your child use scissors to cut a long, wide strip of cardboard.
Use the markers to draw colorful gems and patterns on the strip.
Tape the ends of the cardboard together to make a headband that fits your child.
Ask your child to tear several small squares of aluminum foil using both hands.
Show them how to fold a foil square over the top rim of the crown.
Challenge your child to use their pinching fingers to squeeze the foil until it stays flat.
Continue crimping foil all the way around the crown to make it look like silver jewels!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child while they are using scissors to cut the cardboard.

The Cardboard Key Turn Challenge

Steps:

Find an empty shoe box and use your markers to draw a small keyhole circle on one side.
Help your child use the scissors to cut a narrow slit right through the center of that circle.
Open the box and press a large lump of playdough firmly against the inside wall behind the hole.
Close the lid and use your markers to decorate a craft stick to look like a colorful magic key.
Ask your child to hold the box steady with one hand while they aim the key into the hole.
Challenge them to push the stick into the playdough and twist it back and forth like a key!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child when they are using scissors to cut the cardboard. Make sure the playdough stays inside the box and is not put in the mouth.

The Silver Foil Path Trace

Steps:

Glue a sheet of aluminium foil onto a piece of cardboard.
Use your hands to smooth the foil until it is very flat.
Use a bright marker to draw a curvy path across the foil.
Ask your child to pick up a pom-pom using their pinching fingers.
Challenge them to slide the pom-pom slowly along the drawn path.
Try drawing a zigzag or a circle to make it harder!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Small pom-poms can be a choking hazard. Ensure the edges of the foil are tucked safely behind the cardboard to prevent any sharp edges.

The Sticky Tab Treasure Hunt

Steps:

Tape the sturdy cardboard piece flat onto the table.
Use the markers to draw fun circles on the cardboard.
Place one colorful sticker inside each of the drawn circles.
Cut your index cards into smaller squares to cover the stickers.
Tape the top edge of each square to the board to make a door.
Fold a small piece of tape over the bottom edge of the card.
Make sure a little bit of the tape sticks out like a handle.
Ask your child to use their pinching fingers to pull the tab.
They will find a hidden sticker surprise under each door!
Encourage your child to use their other hand to hold the board.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Small stickers and tape pieces can be a choking hazard. Keep all materials away from the mouth.

The Paper Plate Time Teller

Steps:

Write the numbers 1 to 12 around the edge of the plate.
Cut two long, narrow arrows from your cardboard piece.
Make one arrow shorter than the other.
Use your scissors to poke a tiny hole in the center of the plate.
Poke a hole in the bottom of both cardboard arrows.
Slide a paper clip through the arrows and the plate hole.
Bend the paper clip ends to hold everything together.
Challenge your child to spin the hands to show a specific time!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child when they use scissors. Ensure the paper clip is handled carefully. Keep all small parts away from the mouth.