Accordion paper snake craft list for 7-year-olds
For seven-year-olds making a flexible paper snake from folded strips of construction paper. The project is suitable for a quick classroom craft station.
What to buy
Construction paper strips in assorted colors
White cardstock sheets
Glue sticks
Child-safe scissors
Wiggle eyes
Red paper strips
Washable markers
Pattern stickers
Rulers
Pencils
Clear tape
Paper trays
Who this list is for
An accordion paper snake is a quick classroom craft for seven-year-olds using folded construction-paper strips. The finished snake is a flexible paper creation, with a simple face and optional pattern details.
How to use this list
Set out construction paper strips in assorted colors and give each child a work area with a paper tray. Use rulers and pencils to check strip lengths if needed. Fold and join strips with glue sticks to form the accordion body. Cut a head from white cardstock sheets and a tongue from red paper strips using child-safe scissors. Add wiggle eyes, washable marker details, and pattern stickers. Clear tape can reinforce a connection that needs extra hold.
Common mistakes
Do not use strips that are wildly different widths if the goal is an even accordion body. Avoid applying too much glue to each join, which can make the paper buckle. Make sure the red paper tongue is attached to the head, not trapped between body folds. Keep small cutoffs and stickers in the paper trays to limit clutter at a classroom station.
What is on this list
The list includes construction paper strips, white cardstock sheets, glue sticks, child-safe scissors, wiggle eyes, red paper strips, washable markers, pattern stickers, rulers, pencils, clear tape, and paper trays. Cross off basic classroom supplies already available.
When you are done
Check each paper snake for loose strip joins, eyes, or tongue pieces. Let glued sections rest flat or gently extended until they hold. Return unused paper strips, stickers, and tools to the paper trays for the next craft station.
FAQ
Who is "Accordion paper snake craft list for 7-year-olds" for?
An accordion paper snake is a quick classroom craft for seven-year-olds using folded construction-paper strips. The finished snake is a flexible paper creation, with a simple face and optional pattern details.
How should I use "Accordion paper snake craft list for 7-year-olds"?
Set out construction paper strips in assorted colors and give each child a work area with a paper tray. Use rulers and pencils to check strip lengths if needed. Fold and join strips with glue sticks to form the accordion body. Cut a head from white cardstock sheets and a tongue from red paper strips using child-safe scissors. Add wiggle eyes, washable marke…
What should I skip or avoid with "Accordion paper snake craft list for 7-year-olds"?
Do not use strips that are wildly different widths if the goal is an even accordion body. Avoid applying too much glue to each join, which can make the paper buckle. Make sure the red paper tongue is attached to the head, not trapped between body folds. Keep small cutoffs and stickers in the paper trays to limit clutter at a classroom station.
What is on the "Accordion paper snake craft list for 7-year-olds" list?
The list includes construction paper strips, white cardstock sheets, glue sticks, child-safe scissors, wiggle eyes, red paper strips, washable markers, pattern stickers, rulers, pencils, clear tape, and paper trays. Cross off basic classroom supplies already available.
What should I do when I am done?
Check each paper snake for loose strip joins, eyes, or tongue pieces. Let glued sections rest flat or gently extended until they hold. Return unused paper strips, stickers, and tools to the paper trays for the next craft station.
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