A New Species: Be-lion Monk-dog
Before you donate that arsenal of stuffed animals, check out this project where they could be of use. This project gives stuffed animals that have seen better days a new lease on life. Fun for a large group- everyone can bring a neglected animal to add to the pile.
Ingredients:
-At least 4 Stuffed Animals
-Hot Glue Gun
-Scissors
-Needle & Thread
-Large Safety Pins
Deconstruct all limbs, tails, heads, etc from the main body of the animal. Throw the spare parts into a box. Let the children dig through the bin. Allow the children to reconfigure their animals- the sillier the better. An adult should help smaller children with the task of assembly. Have safety pins ready as a way to temporarily attach the parts.
Next, use your best judgment to determine which method- sewing or hot glue- will work best to secure the various parts onto the body permanently. After the glue has cooled or the stitches completed, remove the safety pins.
Hint: Hot glue can hold almost anything together.
To broaden the scope of learning, ask the children questions about the new species they have created. What is it called? Where does it live? What sounds does it make?
Ingredients:
-At least 4 Stuffed Animals
-Hot Glue Gun
-Scissors
-Needle & Thread
-Large Safety Pins
Deconstruct all limbs, tails, heads, etc from the main body of the animal. Throw the spare parts into a box. Let the children dig through the bin. Allow the children to reconfigure their animals- the sillier the better. An adult should help smaller children with the task of assembly. Have safety pins ready as a way to temporarily attach the parts.
Next, use your best judgment to determine which method- sewing or hot glue- will work best to secure the various parts onto the body permanently. After the glue has cooled or the stitches completed, remove the safety pins.
Hint: Hot glue can hold almost anything together.
To broaden the scope of learning, ask the children questions about the new species they have created. What is it called? Where does it live? What sounds does it make?
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