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Participant Age: 
Under 7
Approximate Cost: 
Under $10
Duration: 
1 to 60 minutes
Date submitted: 
10/01/2012
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Physical Challenge: 
Thumbprint Bugs
Use your thumb and some ink to make a bug zoo!
Materials
  • Ink pad (non-toxic, non-permanent)
  • Paper
  • Pen
Steps
Step 1
Make Thumbprint

Press your thumb onto the ink pad and then onto a piece of paper. Let the ink dry.

Step 2
Create Bugs

Use a pen to turn your thumbprints into bugs. Draw legs, wings, and antennae.

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