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Make · Wild and Tumble activity
Stick people
Every stick could be somebody. Turn a stick into a little character with a face, arms and a story.
*Illustrative age guidance. Your child's development and circumstances matter more than a number.
A tiny plan for your day
Estimated time: 5 min to find a stick · 12 min to make · 3 min to tidy. It's fine to stop early.
Before you start
What you’ll need
- A short, smooth stick, checked by an adult
- Pipe cleaners or wool
- Washable pens
- Leaves or grass for hair or clothes
Let's begin
Five simple steps
That's the whole activity. Tick each step off as you go, and stop whenever you like.
Choose a stick. Is it a tall person? A wiggly person?
- Grown-up job
An adult wraps a pipe cleaner around the middle to make arms.
- Little one leads
Your child draws a face with pens.
Tuck in leaves or grass for hair, a hat or a cloak.
Give them a name and take them on an adventure.
All done!
That's every step. However it went, you made a little moment together.
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