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A 20–30 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Sharpie Markers, Pom Poms, and Scissors.

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    Make Pilgrim Crafts for Kids

    Your creative buddy says:
    "I can't wait to make a project with you!"

    Step 1: Make triangle frames.

    MESSY! Extra cleanup
    Get 3 popsicle sticks. Glue them together to make a triangle shape. Do this again to make a second triangle. Ask an adult for help if needed. Let the glue dry completely. Now you have two triangle frames!

    Step 2: Paint the frames and paper.

    MESSY! Extra cleanup
    Put newspaper down to keep your table clean. Pinch a pompom with a clothespin to make a paintbrush. Squeeze some peach or tan paint onto the newspaper. Paint both of your triangle frames. You can mix colors to make the skin color you like. Also, paint one of the white construction paper sheets with a very light coat of the same paint. Let everything dry completely.

    Step 3: Add paper faces to the frames.

    Take the white paper you painted. Place one of your dry triangle frames on it and trace around it with a pencil. Then, draw a smaller triangle inside the one you just traced, about a finger's width smaller all around. Cut out the smaller triangle so that extra paper doesn't show off the back of your frame. Do this for both frames. Use Elmer's glue to stick these paper triangles onto the back of your popsicle stick frames.

    Step 4: Cut out clothes and hats.

    MESSY! Extra cleanup May need grown-up help
    You can draw shapes for pilgrim clothes and hats, or ask a grown-up to help you print the special templates that are attached. Trace these shapes onto black, blue, yellow, and brown construction paper, then cut out all the pieces. Add small details like buckles or collars with your pencil. Use a glue stick to attach these paper pieces to your pilgrim's body.

    Step 5: Give your pilgrims faces.

    Glue two googly eyes onto each pilgrim's face. Use the black sharpie marker to draw a nose and a happy mouth on each pilgrim.
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    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 Sharpie Markers
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    • A cartoon of Pom Poms
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    • A cartoon of Pencils
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    • A cartoon of Googly Eyes
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    • A cartoon of White Glue
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      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Craft Sticks
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    • A cartoon of Clothespins
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    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
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    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
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    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
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    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
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    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
    • A cartoon of Newspapers
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    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
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      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
    • A cartoon of Scissors
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    Celebrate

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    "What a fabulous project!"

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