Whirly Curly Snake

Whirly Curly Snake craft

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    Did you know that most snakes are harmless and actually help people? Find out more about these ancient reptiles. Watch these slithering creatures if you can!

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    Are you ready to make your own Whirly Curly Snake? With a paper plate, trace a circle on paper using Crayola® Erasable Colored Pencils. You could even use a thin paper plate to make your snake.

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    Draw a snake's head at the center of the circle. From the head, draw a continuous line, going farther and farther to the outside, until you reach the edge of your circle. Draw eyes on the snake's head. Color its body a solid shade.

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    Use your imagination to erase shapes on the snake's back. You could make diamonds, circles, or other patterns. Create zig-zag lines or even stripes. Use your colored pencils to add accent colors where you erased. Outline the designs so they stand out even

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    Cut out the snake with Crayola Scissors. Just follow the circular line from tail to head.

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    Punch a hole in your snake's head. Run yarn through the hole to hang up your snake. Watch your Whirly Curly Snake twist and spin when you blow on it!