How to Make Recycled Art with Your Toddlers

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find used toilet paper rolls

   Explain how this project will be hung outside, near a tree.
   
   They may get inspiration from nature or choose to paint an abstract design. , The roll will hold the seeds and the paper plate will be the platform where the birds eat the seeds.
   
   Allow both objects to dry. ,, These will allow the seeds to spill out. , Try not to put any glue on the semi-circles, so there is plenty of room for the seed to fall through.
   
   Allow it to dry for a few hours or overnight. , The 3 holes will help to distribute the weight equally. , Hang it in a tree.
   
   Enjoy your recycled outdoor art.
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   Step 2: or cut paper towel rolls in half.

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   Step 3: Set up a work station covered with newspaper or a tablecloth that can be covered with paint.

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   Step 4: Provide your toddler with non-toxic paint in a few colors and a paint brush.

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   Step 5: Ask your child to paint the outside of the toilet paper roll and the top and/or bottom of a paper plate.

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   Step 6: Use a hole punch to punch 3 equidistant holes at the top of the toilet paper roll.

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   Step 7: Cut 2 small semi-circles at the bottom of the toilet paper roll.

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   Step 8: Use strong glue to affix the bottom edges of the toilet paper roll to the center of the paper plate.

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   Step 9: String a piece of colorful yarn through the 3 holes at the top of the paper towel.

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    Step 10: Fill the toilet paper roll with bird seed.

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