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Cotton ball polar bear

A soft, fluffy polar bear made by gluing cotton balls inside a bear outline on blue paper.

Cotton ball polar bear
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time25 minutes
Cost$1 to $4
WinterDollar storeRainy dayGroups

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

  1. Step 1: Draw the bear
    1

    Draw the bear

    Draw a big bear outline on the blue paper with white crayon.

  2. Step 2: Spread the glue
    2

    Spread the glue

    Have your child paint glue inside the bear with a cotton swab.

  3. Step 3: Stretch the cotton
    3

    Stretch the cotton

    Show them how to pull each cotton ball a little to make it fluffy.

  4. Step 4: Fill the bear
    4

    Fill the bear

    Press the cotton all over the glue until the bear is white.

  5. Step 5: Add the face
    5

    Add the face

    Glue on a black paper nose and eye. Let it dry 1 hour.

Edie's tip

Use clothespins to hold the cotton balls. It keeps fingers clean and works the pinching muscles.

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