I got the book How do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?
by Jane Yolen & Mark Teague. My son loves it! This is one of the few books where he is so intrigued by the illustrations that he doesn't try to turn the page before I am done reading it. He seems to enjoy all the different facial expressions. I have been seeing all these cute Popsicle Stick Puzzles around the web and thought it would be a perfect craft to go along with the book.
Supplies needed:
4 x 6 Dinosaur image (or anything you'd like)
Mod Podge
Popsicle Sticks
Paintbrush
Razor or another cutting tool
I placed my dinosaur image upside-down a a piece of newspaper and spread Mod Podge over the entire area. Then, I took Popsicle Sticks and placed them side-by-side until all of it was covered.
Next, I flipped it over and numbered each craft stick- this makes it easier for my 2 year old to put together by himself. Then, I spread Mod Podge over the entire front side. Set aside to dry.
When it finished drying, I used a razor blade to cut through each piece. Now your ready to let your child play with it!
This was such a HUGE hit with my little guy! I am so glad that I wrote numbers on them because he has so much fun finding which number comes next.
Check out the other ones we made HERE!
See Also: Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs Crafts & Handprint Dinosaur.
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24 comments:
loving this idea.:)
We love this book as well, and I think that your dinosaur craft looks lovely. I wish my daughter were more interested in puzzles - she always resists them :)
I have seen these puzzles too. Your came out so well. The numbering is a great idea.
I really like that!
That is SUCH a cool idea! We are SO trying that!
That is a really clever idea! I never would of thought to make a puzzle like that. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent! This is also a great craft to use as an excuse to buy more popsicles...yum...
Very cute!!
I just sent this post to my daughter...she is always looking for crafty things for her three boys.. she lives in Guam on a navy base and they don't have craft stores.. I send 'care packages' and will have to send the pop sticks in the next box..lol
thanks for this idea
Sandy
thewondersofdoing@blogspot.com
what a great idea and so easy! I will have to make one for my son ASAP!
What a neat idea...a unique puzzle.
This is such a cute idea I featured this check it out and grab a button.
http://soverycreative.blogspot.com/2010/08/popsicle-stick-puzzle.html
What a cute idea for a puzzle. Thanks for sharing it.
~ Yaya
what size was the picture you used? 4x6? Thanks
Laura
Yes, 4 X 6.
Thanks
Thanks for sharing these ideas. I will have to try these.
Does the image need to be on regular paper? Would a photo be too thick or rigid for this project?
Here is a link where she used an actual photo as well as some other great tips. She did not use mod podge, but I would recommend it if you are worried about it getting ruined- the mod podge creates a protective coating. Good luck! Feel free to post a link here in the comments when it's finished if you wish :)
http://impressyourkids.org/fathers-day-craft/
Now this is going to be the hit of the DECADE at our house. We adore the How Do Dinosaurs...? books and this is just going to be perfect. Thank you thank you thank you.
Also, would you mind if I linked to this activity on my blog? I would like to mention it as an adjunct to the Storybook Week we did on How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?
Such a wonderful project. Simple and sweet. I love crafting with my kiddo too
Cheers from Bangalore ,India
Dr Sonia S V
http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com
Love this idea! I just ordered some craft sticks just to make this project! Any suggestions/ideas of places to find images, perhaps similar to ones you've used? Thanks for sharing!
Kirstie in AZ
Hi Kristie!
I just googled Dinosaur clipart and then printed it as the 4x6 option (make sure you uncheck the fit to frame option). Hope that helps!
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