Baby's and Beyond Volume 13 I Issue 3 | Page 87

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Add the tentacles Cut several pieces of coloured wool or string and glue them to the back of the octopus body. Glue a craft stick to the back too, so you can hold and move your octopus like a puppet.
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Make your sea grass Cut long, wavy strips from green paper to look like seaweed. You can make them different lengths and shapes to create an underwater garden.
STEP 3:
Create your octopus face Stick on googly eyes or draw your own eyes and add a smile to give your octopus a happy personality.
Create your octopus’ s home Glue your sea grass onto your paper plate or cardboard circle to make the ocean background. Leave a small space at the bottom or side where you can slide your puppet in and out.
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Time to play! Place your octopus puppet in its underwater home and make up your own ocean adventures. Give your octopus a name and let the sea stories begin! www. babysandbeyond. co. za
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