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Torn paper fish

A big paper fish covered in torn paper scales, for practicing tearing and sticking.

Torn paper fish
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 2 to 3
Time20 minutes
Cost$0 to $2
SummerDollar storeRainy day

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Cut the fish
    1

    Cut the fish

    Grown-up step: Cut a fish shape that fills a sheet of paper.

  2. Step 2: Tear the scales
    2

    Tear the scales

    Tear bright paper into pieces together.

  3. Step 3: Glue a section
    3

    Glue a section

    Rub glue on half of the fish.

  4. Step 4: Stick the scales
    4

    Stick the scales

    Let them press scraps on. Then glue the other half.

  5. Step 5: Add an eye
    5

    Add an eye

    Draw a big eye and a smile.

  6. Step 6: Make it swim
    6

    Make it swim

    Glue it to blue paper for the sea.

Edie's tip

Make 2 fish and hang them on the window like an aquarium.

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