• Week Four

    Recycled Cardboard Tube Lorax   

    In honor of Earth Day (April 22nd) we will have fun using some recycled material to create this weeks art project.

    Lorax

    Today I will use art to discuss the importance of Earth Day and how we can be kind to our planet.

    I love the book The Lorax by Dr. Seuss because of the important message the character teaches us. I hope you take time this week to discuss Earth Day and the ways YOU can help keep our earth protected and cared for.

    supplies

    Supplies:

    • Cardstock (orange, white)
    • Cardboard Tubes
    • Crayons/Markers
    • Scissors
    • Glue
    • Print out this Lorax Template  (if you don't have a printer at home you can always just draw the Lorax or trace the template using the image on the screen. Just hold up a paper and gently trace the image from the screen). 

    printable

    Day One

    Step One:

    Print the Lorax template onto white cardstock. Color the template with orange and yellow markers or crayons.

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    Step Two:

    Cut around the black outlines. Remember to take your time and remember your craftsmanship! 

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    Step Three:

    Next, place the cardboard tube on top of the orange cardstock. Make a few pencil marks to show the length of the tube. Cut a piece using the pencil marks that is large enough to wrap around the cardboard tube. Glue in place.

    Step Four:

    Then glue the face pieces, arms and legs to the tube. Use a pencil to slightly curve the legs before you glue them onto the tube. (This helps give the Lorax some dimension.)

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    And NOW the cardboard tube Lorax craft is ready to be played with!

    Finished project

    This project is suggested to be completed in 1 session @ 35/40 minutes.