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Age Range: 7 to 12
Grade Range: 2 to 6
Skill Level: Advanced
Appropriate for These Special Events:
Every Day, Rainy Days and Parties
Supports Subject Area(s) of:
Language Arts – e.g. step by step instructions
Mathematics - measuring
Visual Arts
Time Needed for Project:
1 hour
Fishing Game
This aquatic theme project is fun to make and is also a great way to entertain yourself and have fun with friends! Cast your line and keep score by timing how long it takes to catch all the colorful sea creatures!
Main Materials:
Westcott Brand® Kids NonStick 5” Blunt Tip Scissors with Microban® Protection (for ages 4 and up)
OR
Westcott Brand® Kids NonStick 5” Pointed Tip Scissors with Microban® Protection (for ages 6 and up)
Westcott Brand® Pencil Sharpener
Westcott Brand® Eraser
Westcott Brand® Ruler
Westcott Brand® Soft Touch School Compass with Microban® Protection (optional)
Printed Duck® Brand Duct Tape Sheets
Color Duck® Brand Duct Tape Sheets
VELCRO® Brand Clear Hook and Loop Fastener Tape
3/8” VELCRO® Brand Clear Hook and Loop Fastener Coins
Basic Materials:
Plain Cardstock
Pencil
14” Long Bamboo or Wooden Dowel
Yarn or String (approximately 24”)
Click links below to download patterns for this project:
Pattern 1
Pattern 2
Instructions:
- Create the aquatic game pieces by cutting shapes of cardstock and sandwiching them between two layers of duct tape. Embellish the creatures with eyes, lips and fins by layering on pieces cut out of duct tape sheets.
- Place clear hook coins in the centers of the sea animal’s mouths.
- To create the fishing pole, attach the yarn to the dowel with a strip of duct tape. Create the hook in the same manner you used to make the sea creatures this time sandwiching the end on the yarn between the layers to secure the hook in place.
- Place strips of loop fasteners on both sides of the hook.
- Arrange the creatures on the floor and go fish!!!
Easy Breezy Party Decor
Be ready to party in an instant by keeping these basic materials on hand at all times! Removable adhesive hook and loop fasteners make putting up and taking down party décor a snap! Patterned tapes are used to create streamers and are also great for easily adorning party cups, utensil sets, placemats, tablecloths, centerpieces, gifts, favors and more!
Materials:
Westcott Brand® Kids NonStick 5” Blunt Tip Scissors with Microban® Protection (for ages 4 and up)
OR
Westcott Brand® Kids NonStick 5” Pointed Tip Scissors with Microban® Protection (for ages 6 and up)
Pencil
Westcott Brand® Pencil Sharpener
Westcott Brand® Eraser
Westcott Brand® Ruler
Westcott Brand® Soft Touch School Compass with Microban® Protection (optional)
Printed Duck® Brand Duct Tape
Color Duck® Brand Duct Tape
Printed Duck® Brand Duct Tape Sheet
Color Duck® Brand Duct Tape Sheets
VELCRO® Brand Removable Hanging Strips and Coins Combo
VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back™ Hook and Loop Fasteners
You never know when a spontaneous party could erupt, so be prepared to entertain friends at any time with these handy party tips!
- Join lengths of colorful duct tape sticky sides together to create re-useable party streamers that attach to your walls with (non-damaging) removable hook and loop fasteners!
- Cut and fold strips of duct tape and add hook and loop fasteners for quick and easy re-useable napkin rings!
- Accent ordinary disposable cups with funky patterns of duct tape to go with your party’s theme!
- Wrap a present in plain paper and create beautiful ribbons and bows out of duct tape. Attach the re-useable bows to the present with hook and loop fasteners!
- Decorate a cardboard box with layered duct tape for an impromptu one-of-a-kind centerpiece!
- Create invitations out of plain cardstock and envelopes. Embellish with cut and layered pieces of duct tape!
- Cut the top off of an empty juice bottle and wrap it in duct tape for an “upcycled” and economical flower vase!
- Decorate plain paper lunch bags with strips of duct tape for awesome coordinating party favors! And add a little hook and loop fastener for a closure!
- Jazz up plain placemats and tablecloths with duct tape!
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