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The Paper Roll Marble Plunge

Steps:

Use a marker to draw three small ‘X’ marks on the side of your long paper roll.
Have an adult help you poke a small hole through each ‘X’ mark using a pencil tip.
Push one craft stick through each hole so it stretches all the way across the inside of the tube.
Wrap a piece of masking tape over the bottom of the paper roll to seal it shut tightly.
Stand the roll upright inside a plastic container and drop five marbles into the top of the tube.
Slowly pull the bottom craft stick out and listen for the marbles to drop to the next level.
Remove the remaining sticks one by one until all the marbles are resting on the bottom tape.
Peel the tape away to let the marbles plunge into the container for a grand finale!

Safety Tip:
Marbles are a major choking hazard. This activity is for school-age children, but always keep marbles away from younger siblings.

The Silly String Bag Stylist

Steps:

Use a marker to draw a big, funny face on the front of your Ziplock bag.
Open the bag and stuff it with several pieces of colorful yarn to look like wild hair.
Lay the bag flat on a table and secure the four corners with several pieces of masking tape.
Ask your child to use their pointer finger to push the yarn strands around inside the sealed bag.
Challenge them to move the yarn to give the character long bangs, a beard, or even silly eyebrows!
Style the hair in different ways to see how many funny looks you can create together!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child to ensure the bag stays sealed and they do not put yarn in their mouth.

The Button Cookie Spatula Flip

Steps:

Help your child cut five medium circles from a piece of cardboard to make the cookies.
Glue three colorful buttons onto each cookie to look like chocolate chips.
Cut a long, thin rectangle from the cardboard to act as the spatula handle.
Tape a smaller square of cardboard to the end of the handle to finish the spatula.
Place the cookies button-side down on a flat table.
Challenge your child to slide the spatula under a cookie and flip it over into a nearby basket.
Ask them to use their other hand to hold the basket steady while they flip!

Safety Tip:
Buttons are a choking hazard. Always supervise your child and ensure all materials are stored safely after play.

The Shaving Cream Marble Maze

Steps:

Fill a Ziplock bag with shaving cream and a little food coloring.
Seal the bag and squish it to mix the color.
Place a marble inside the bag and seal it again.
Use a marker to draw a winding path on the bag.
Tape the bag flat to the table with masking tape.
Use your index finger to push the marble along the path.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Marbles are a significant choking hazard. Ensure the Ziplock bag is sealed tightly to avoid leaks.

The Golf Tee Yarn Trail

Steps:

Place a block of Styrofoam on a flat table.
Use markers to draw several small circles on the foam.
Pick up a golf ball tee using your pinching fingers.
Push the tee straight down into one of the circles.
Repeat this until every circle has its own mountain.
Tie the end of a long piece of yarn to the first tee.
Guide the yarn around the other tees to make a trail.
Pull the yarn tight to see your colorful design!

Safety Tip:
Golf ball tees have sharp points. Please watch your child closely to keep them safe. Small items like tees and yarn can be a choking hazard.