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Paper · The activity desk
Two-plate snowman
Build a snowman picture from two paper plates.
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A little plan for play
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Two plain paper plates, child-appropriate crayons, and tape.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: Lay the plates on a flat surface so their edges overlap.
Adult's role: Tape the plates together and stay beside the child.
Let's make it happen
- Place one plate above the other. An adult tapes the overlapping edges together.
- Draw a face on the top plate and buttons on the lower plate.
- Add a drawn scarf or other decorations and invent a snowman story.
Make it simpler: An adult draws the face while the child colors the snowman.
Clean up: Put away crayons and tape.
Use drawn details instead of small buttons or other loose pieces.