Standing paper animals

How to make it

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   Fold the card

   Fold a sheet of cardstock in half the long way. Run a thumbnail along the fold.

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   Draw the body

   Draw an animal's back along the fold, with 4 legs hanging down to the open edge. A dog or a horse works well.

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   Cut it out

   Have your child cut along the lines through both layers. Leave the fold uncut.

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   Stand it up

   Open the legs a little and set it on the table. It stands on its own.

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   Add a head and tail

   Cut a head and a tail from scraps. Glue them to the ends of the body.

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   Build a zoo

   Make 3 or 4 animals and line them up on a shelf.