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Cut out the base of a paper cup. |
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Be sure to trim off cleanly. This circular disc will make up each segment of your caterpillar. |
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Make at least 5 circular segments and as many as 10 to 12 for an extra long caterpillar! |
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Write a number on each disc using crayons or oil pastels. Try to make heavy strokes when writing the numbers. |
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Prepare various colors of paint on your palette. Add a bit more water to your paint and mix well. We want the paint to be a little runny. |
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Paint on each numbered disc. The watered-down paint will not stick to the portion with crayon strokes so your numbers will show through. This technique is called crayon resist painting. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly. |
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Cut a background from construction paper. Make sure it's big enough for your caterpillar. |
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Draw some details for the background such as grass, clouds, sun, or other things you'd like to add to your picture. |
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Glue the numbered discs on your picture to create the caterpillar. Don't forget to put them in the correct order. |
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Glue on a pair of wiggle eyes or beads for the eyes, a sequin or pipe cleaner for the mouth, and 2 feathers to make the antennae on the number "1" disc. Note that the number "1" is the caterpillar's nose. |
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Let your picture dry completely. |
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