Wonder Pets Tin Can Phone

There won't be any dropped connections on this classic phone!

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You'll need to allow extra time for glue or paint to dry.

This craft requires extra parent involvement and a watchful eye, because it may require sharp tools or intricate handiwork.

This craft has plenty of steps kids can do, like tracing, coloring, decorating, and cutting with safety scissors.

Create with us skills involve self-expression, experimentation, and imagination through visual arts (like painting and sculpting), dramatic play, cooking, and dance.

Ages: 4-6

Materials

2 tin cans
Masking tape (or electrical tape)
Hammer
Nail
String
Construction paper
Colored markers or crayons
Wonder Pets Badge Stickers (optional)
Craft glue (optional)

Tip: Frozen juices are sold in cardboard cans that are great for this project.

Directions

Step 1
Cover the cut end of the two tin cans with masking tape, electrical tape, or colored reflective tape from an office-supply store. Make a hole in the bottom of each can with the hammer and nail. (Parents will want to do this step.)
Step 2
Help kids thread one end of the string through the hole in one tin can and tie a knot. Do the same for the other can.
Step 3
Cover the tin cans with pieces of construction paper and use the tape to secure. Kids can write their names on the cans and decorate with colored markers. To add Wonder Pets decals, we printed the Wonder Pets Badges on a color printer and then reduced them 50% on a copier. Cut out the badges and glue to the cans with craft glue.

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