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Paint · Thanksgiving · Preschoolers

Bubble wrap corn

Paint bubble wrap and press it on paper to print bumpy rows of corn kernels for a fall harvest picture.

Bubble wrap corn
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time25 minutes plus drying
Cost$0 to $4

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Plastic wrap can suffocate babies, so throw it away when the craft is done.

  1. Step 1: Draw the cob
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    Draw the cob

    Draw a long oval on the white paper for the corn cob.

  2. Step 2: Paint the bubbles
    2

    Paint the bubbles

    Have your child paint the bubbly side of the wrap in yellow with a few orange and red patches.

  3. Step 3: Press the print
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    Press the print

    Lay the wrap paint side down over the oval. Pat it all over, then peel it off.

  4. Step 4: Cut the husks
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    Cut the husks

    Once dry, cut out the cob. Have your child cut 2 long leaf shapes from green paper.

  5. Step 5: Glue on the husks
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    Glue on the husks

    Glue the husks along each side of the bottom of the cob.

Edie's tip

Tape the bubble wrap to a block or a toilet roll tube to make a stamp with a handle.

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