Paper cup windmill craft for 6-year-olds
Six-year-olds can decorate a simple windmill model with a paper cup tower and broad paper blades. An adult should make holes and secure the spinning center.
What to buy
Sturdy paper cups
1 per child
White cardstock sheets
Colored cardstock sheets
Round-head paper fasteners
Wooden craft sticks
Washable acrylic paint
Foam paintbrushes
Washable markers
Washable tacky glue
Child-safe scissors
Paper plates for paint palettes
Cardboard base squares
Who this list is for
This paper cup windmill craft list is for six-year-olds decorating a simple windmill model with a paper cup tower and broad cardstock blades. Adult help is needed for making holes and securing the round-head paper fastener at the spinning center.
How to use this list
Give each child one sturdy paper cup and one cardboard base square. Paint the cup with washable acrylic paint using foam paintbrushes and paper plates as palettes. Prepare white cardstock and colored cardstock for the broad blades, then let children decorate with washable markers. An adult should make needed holes and secure the round-head paper fastener. Use wooden craft sticks and washable tacky glue to finish the model.
Common mistakes
Do not have children make holes or secure the spinning center themselves. Avoid attaching cardstock blades to a wet painted cup. Keep the blades broad and paper-based as planned, rather than adding small hard decorations around the fastener.
What is on this list
You will need sturdy paper cups, white cardstock sheets, colored cardstock sheets, round-head paper fasteners, wooden craft sticks, washable acrylic paint, foam paintbrushes, washable markers, washable tacky glue, child-safe scissors, paper plates, and cardboard base squares. Cross off materials already in your craft supply area.
When you are done
Let the cup tower and glue dry before testing the windmill movement. Clean paintbrushes and palettes, gather cardstock scraps, and have an adult check that the spinning center is secure.
FAQ
Who is "Paper cup windmill craft for 6-year-olds" for?
This paper cup windmill craft list is for six-year-olds decorating a simple windmill model with a paper cup tower and broad cardstock blades. Adult help is needed for making holes and securing the round-head paper fastener at the spinning center.
How should I use "Paper cup windmill craft for 6-year-olds"?
Give each child one sturdy paper cup and one cardboard base square. Paint the cup with washable acrylic paint using foam paintbrushes and paper plates as palettes. Prepare white cardstock and colored cardstock for the broad blades, then let children decorate with washable markers. An adult should make needed holes and secure the round-head paper fastener. U…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper cup windmill craft for 6-year-olds"?
Do not have children make holes or secure the spinning center themselves. Avoid attaching cardstock blades to a wet painted cup. Keep the blades broad and paper-based as planned, rather than adding small hard decorations around the fastener.
What is on the "Paper cup windmill craft for 6-year-olds" list?
You will need sturdy paper cups, white cardstock sheets, colored cardstock sheets, round-head paper fasteners, wooden craft sticks, washable acrylic paint, foam paintbrushes, washable markers, washable tacky glue, child-safe scissors, paper plates, and cardboard base squares. Cross off materials already in your craft supply area.
What should I do when I am done?
Let the cup tower and glue dry before testing the windmill movement. Clean paintbrushes and palettes, gather cardstock scraps, and have an adult check that the spinning center is secure.
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