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27 Crafts for Preschool: Activities for Preschool Children
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Hedgehog Papercraft


"This cute papercraft uses an easy-to-download template, paper, scissors, and glue to create the cutest hedgehog playmate! All it takes is to trace the different parts of the hedgehog, cut them out, and glue them together, and you will have the cutest little critter. This craft is perfect for any age and skill level. Younger children can practice their fine motor skills with tracing and cutting. You can also trace and cut to save time. "
Primary TechniquePaper Crafts
Materials List
- Colored Paper
- Craft Glue
- Pencil
- Sharpie
- Scissors
Instructions
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Select colored papers for the hedgehog craft.
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Trace the spiked pattern from a dark shade of brown paper.
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Trace the body on a lighter shade of brown paper, and the hands and nose on a slightly different shade of brown paper.
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Trace the inner ear parts on pink paper.
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Cut out the traced patterns nicely.
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Stick the inner ear patterns in the middle of the ear parts.
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Stick the nose pattern on the body pattern, in the middle and near the upper side.
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Stick the hand patterns on both sides of the body pattern.
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Apply glue along the outer edge only and keep the rest of the hand free.
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Trim the extra sides of the hand cut-out and align them with the body pattern outline.
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Stick the body pattern in the middle of the spiked (dark brown) pattern.
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Use a sharpie to draw the eyes, nose and mouth of the hedgehog papercraft.
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Trace and cut out a heart shape from a colored paper of your choice.
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Slide the heart pattern under the hands (optional).
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