Clothespin dragon craft supplies for 6-year-olds
This table craft is for six-year-olds making one friendly dragon from a wooden clothespin. It uses large, easy-to-handle decorations rather than tiny details.
What to buy
Wooden spring clothespins
1 per child
Jumbo craft sticks
2 per child
Green washable acrylic paint
Purple washable acrylic paint
Foam paintbrushes
Green construction paper
Orange construction paper
Large wiggle eyes
2 per child
Self-adhesive foam dots
Washable tacky glue
Child-safe scissors
Paper plates for paint palettes
Who this list is for
This clothespin dragon craft list is for teachers, caregivers, and families setting up one friendly dragon per six-year-old. The materials favor large wiggle eyes, foam dots, and jumbo craft sticks that small hands can manage.
How to use this list
Count one wooden spring clothespin and two jumbo craft sticks for each child first. Set out green and purple washable acrylic paint on paper plates with foam paintbrushes, then prepare green and orange construction paper for dragon parts. Keep washable tacky glue, child-safe scissors, large wiggle eyes, and self-adhesive foam dots at the table after painting begins.
Common mistakes
Do not substitute tiny decorations for the large wiggle eyes or foam dots in this six-year-old craft. Avoid putting glue beside wet paint, since clothespins and craft sticks need time to dry before children attach paper pieces. Check that every child has a clothespin before opening paint.
What is on this list
The list includes wooden spring clothespins, jumbo craft sticks, green and purple washable acrylic paint, foam paintbrushes, green construction paper, orange construction paper, large wiggle eyes, self-adhesive foam dots, washable tacky glue, child-safe scissors, and paper plates for paint palettes. Cross off paint, scissors, plates, or glue you already have.
When you are done
Let the painted clothespin dragons dry flat before moving them. Collect foam paintbrushes and paper plates, close the tacky glue, and check the floor and table for loose foam dots and paper scraps.
FAQ
Who is "Clothespin dragon craft supplies for 6-year-olds" for?
This clothespin dragon craft list is for teachers, caregivers, and families setting up one friendly dragon per six-year-old. The materials favor large wiggle eyes, foam dots, and jumbo craft sticks that small hands can manage.
How should I use "Clothespin dragon craft supplies for 6-year-olds"?
Count one wooden spring clothespin and two jumbo craft sticks for each child first. Set out green and purple washable acrylic paint on paper plates with foam paintbrushes, then prepare green and orange construction paper for dragon parts. Keep washable tacky glue, child-safe scissors, large wiggle eyes, and self-adhesive foam dots at the table after paintin…
What should I skip or avoid with "Clothespin dragon craft supplies for 6-year-olds"?
Do not substitute tiny decorations for the large wiggle eyes or foam dots in this six-year-old craft. Avoid putting glue beside wet paint, since clothespins and craft sticks need time to dry before children attach paper pieces. Check that every child has a clothespin before opening paint.
What is on the "Clothespin dragon craft supplies for 6-year-olds" list?
The list includes wooden spring clothespins, jumbo craft sticks, green and purple washable acrylic paint, foam paintbrushes, green construction paper, orange construction paper, large wiggle eyes, self-adhesive foam dots, washable tacky glue, child-safe scissors, and paper plates for paint palettes. Cross off paint, scissors, plates, or glue you already hav…
What should I do when I am done?
Let the painted clothespin dragons dry flat before moving them. Collect foam paintbrushes and paper plates, close the tacky glue, and check the floor and table for loose foam dots and paper scraps.
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