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A 10–20 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — White Glue, Cotton Balls, and Hot Glue.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

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    Find Supplies

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    Create a free GlueStick account to track supplies and see if you have what you need at a glance. Leave your kids tips about where supplies are stored in your household so they can set up and clean up their creative spaces independently.
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    A cartoon of White Glue
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    A cartoon of Cotton Balls
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    A cartoon of Hot Glue
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    A cartoon of Markers
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    A cartoon of Tissue Paper
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    A cartoon of Washi Tape
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    A cartoon of Crayons
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    A cartoon of Hot Glue Guns
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    A cartoon of Paper
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    Make Free Printable Fall Coloring Pages

    Your creative buddy says:
    "I can't wait to make a project with you!"

    Step 1: Get your Fall coloring pages

    May need grown-up help
    Ask a grown-up to help you print the 10 Fall coloring pages. You will have many fun pictures to color!

    Step 2: Gather your coloring tools

    Find your crayons. If you want to make your fingers stronger, ask a grown-up to help you break your crayons in half. You can also use markers if you like!

    Step 3: Color your pictures

    Use your crayons or markers to fill in the pictures with all your favorite Fall colors! Have fun and be creative.

    Step 4: Add fun textures (optional)

    HOT! Grown-up required May need grown-up help
    You can make your pictures extra special! Ask a grown-up to help you glue little pieces of tissue paper onto parts of your picture for texture. You can also add washi tape for cool patterns or fluffy cotton balls for clouds or foam.

    Step 5: Try different coloring positions (optional)

    To make your body strong, try coloring in different ways! Ask a grown-up to help you tape your coloring page to a wall and color standing up. Or, lie on your back under a table and tape the page to the bottom of the table to color upside down! You can also sit on a chair without leaning back to color.

    Step 6: Make tactile borders (optional)

    May need grown-up help
    If you want to practice staying inside the lines, ask a grown-up to help you. They can put a thin line of Elmer's glue or hot glue around the main parts of your picture. Let the glue dry completely. Then, when you color, you will feel the bumpy line and it will help you stay inside!
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Cotton Balls
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Hot Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Let the hot glue gun cool before putting it away.
    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Tissue Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Washi Tape
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Crayons
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Hot Glue Guns
      Where they belong:

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    Celebrate

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    "What a fabulous project!"

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