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Sticky monster face

A monster built on sticky contact paper, where your toddler slaps on eyes, teeth and horns again and again.

Sticky monster face
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 18 months to 3
Time20 minutes
Cost$3 to $6

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Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Cut the parts
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    Cut the parts

    Cut big eyes, a wide mouth, pointy teeth and horns from paper. Make each piece bigger than a toddler's fist.

  2. Step 2: Tape up the contact paper
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    Tape up the contact paper

    Tape the contact paper to a wall or door at toddler height, sticky side facing out.

  3. Step 3: Add a head shape
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    Add a head shape

    Stick a large green paper circle in the middle. Now it's a face.

  4. Step 4: Hand them a piece
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    Hand them a piece

    Give your toddler 1 eye. Show them where it could go. Then let them put it anywhere.

  5. Step 5: Rearrange
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    Rearrange

    Pull pieces off and try again. 3 eyes and teeth on top is a great monster.

Edie's tip

Leave it up for a few days. Toddlers come back to it on their own.

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