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Tip: Use wrapping paper as fancy paper.

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Cut out several cardboard panels. The more the merrier.

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Decorate with different patterns and colors.

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Cut 6 slits in each block. Parents may want to do this part.

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Make the head of your animal. Here we're making a lion (raarrrr).

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Assemble all the animal parts.

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What other animals can you make?

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Looking good!

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Activity Type: building blocks

Materials: cardboard , colored paper , crayons , glue , scissors

Ages: preschool , school-age

Subjects: arts

Skills: communication , creativity , self-direction

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Cardboard Blocks

Does your child have a favorite animal? You can bring it to life with these easy-to-make cardboard blocks.

Wrapping paper and used gift bags are a good way to add style. But colored paper and markers go a long way.

This activity involves cutting through cardboard so parents might need to lend a hand there.