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Cotton Bud Skeletons

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From: Aussie Childcare Network

Cotton Bud Skeletons All Free Crafts

Create these "friendly" skeletons for Halloween. 

Materials Needed: 

  • black paper (A4 size) 
  • glue
  • cotton buds
  • skeleton head (pre-cut) 

What to do: 

  • Help the children to create a skeleton with the cotton buds.
  • Glue the cotton buds onto the black paper. 
  • Add the skeleton head to the top of the body. 
  • Decorate it. 

Hints and Tips: 

  • For younger children, draw the skeleton with a pencil so they can glue the cotton buds on top. 
  • Add accessories such as a bow tie, hair bow, top hat etc. 
  • Add glitter.
  • Precut the cotton bud sizes so it's easier for the younger children. 

Additional Info

  • Appropriate Age: 3 year+
  • Number of Children: Individual (1), Couple (2)
  • Developmental Milestones:

    follows directions
    established hand preference

  • Play Based Learning: Creative Play
  • Interest Areas: Art and Craft
  • Games Categories: Art and Craft, Fine Motor Skills, Learning Games
  • EYLF Outcomes: Learning Outcome 4, Learning Outcome 5
  • Sub Outcomes:

     4.3 Children transfer and adapt what they have learned from one context to another.

    5.4 Children begin to understand how symbols and pattern systems work.

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