Paper cup telephone craft supply list for 7-year-olds
For seven-year-olds making a string telephone to try with a partner. Adults can make the cup holes before children thread the string.
What to buy
Sturdy paper cups
2 per pair
Cotton string
10 feet per pair
Masking tape
Washable markers
Sticker sheets
Hole punch or adult-prepared holes
Rulers
Pencils
Name labels
Paper towels
Who this list is for
A paper cup telephone is a partner craft for seven-year-olds who want to try a simple string connection between two cups. Adults can prepare the cup holes before children thread the string.
How to use this list
Count two sturdy paper cups and 10 feet of cotton string per pair. Use a hole punch or adult-prepared holes near the bottom of each cup. Children can decorate cups with washable markers and sticker sheets, then add name labels. Thread the cotton string through both cups and use masking tape if needed to secure a loose area. Rulers and pencils help with names or simple design planning.
Common mistakes
Do not use cups that bend easily or have holes too close to the rim. Avoid shortening the 10-foot string before the pair has tried the setup. Keep the string from tangling by giving each pair its own length. Paper towels are useful for wiping the work surface after marker use, but they are not a substitute for checking the cup holes and string connection.
What is on this list
The list includes sturdy paper cups, cotton string, masking tape, washable markers, sticker sheets, a hole punch or adult-prepared holes, rulers, pencils, name labels, and paper towels. Cross off shared supplies you already have.
Before you begin
Prepare or test the holes in a sample pair of cups. Put two cups, one string length, and name labels together for each pair. Keep the hole punch with an adult if children are not making their own holes, and clear enough space for partners to try the telephone.
FAQ
Who is "Paper cup telephone craft supply list for 7-year-olds" for?
A paper cup telephone is a partner craft for seven-year-olds who want to try a simple string connection between two cups. Adults can prepare the cup holes before children thread the string.
How should I use "Paper cup telephone craft supply list for 7-year-olds"?
Count two sturdy paper cups and 10 feet of cotton string per pair. Use a hole punch or adult-prepared holes near the bottom of each cup. Children can decorate cups with washable markers and sticker sheets, then add name labels. Thread the cotton string through both cups and use masking tape if needed to secure a loose area. Rulers and pencils help with name…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper cup telephone craft supply list for 7-year-olds"?
Do not use cups that bend easily or have holes too close to the rim. Avoid shortening the 10-foot string before the pair has tried the setup. Keep the string from tangling by giving each pair its own length. Paper towels are useful for wiping the work surface after marker use, but they are not a substitute for checking the cup holes and string connection.
What is on the "Paper cup telephone craft supply list for 7-year-olds" list?
The list includes sturdy paper cups, cotton string, masking tape, washable markers, sticker sheets, a hole punch or adult-prepared holes, rulers, pencils, name labels, and paper towels. Cross off shared supplies you already have.
What should I know about before you begin?
Prepare or test the holes in a sample pair of cups. Put two cups, one string length, and name labels together for each pair. Keep the hole punch with an adult if children are not making their own holes, and clear enough space for partners to try the telephone.
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