Create a vibrant windsock that dances in the breeze! Kids will learn about wind direction and explore their creativity through decorating and assembling a hanging outdoor craft.

Tools

• scissors
• ruler
• hole puncher
• markers or crayons (1 set)

Materials

• heavyweight construction paper or cardstock (12x18 inch, 1 sheet)
• colorful ribbons or strips of crepe paper (12 inches long, 10-15 strips)
• glue stick (1 stick)
• yarn or twine (2 feet)
• stickers (1 pack)

Safety

• Adult supervision required when using scissors.
• Be careful not to wrap yarn too tightly around fingers or necks.
• Adult supervision required for sharp objects.
• Protect work surface. Materials may stain clothing.
• Do not wrap string around neck or limbs.
• Adult supervision required for children under 8.

Steps

1. Lay the construction paper flat and use the ruler to draw a rectangle that is 10 inches wide and 15 inches long.
2. Cut out the rectangle using scissors.
3. Decorate the paper with markers, crayons, and stickers. This will be the main body of the windsock.
4. Using the ruler, measure 1 inch from the top and bottom edges and draw a light line across.
5. Roll the paper into a cylinder (tube) so that the decorated side is facing out.
6. Overlap the edges by about half an inch and use the glue stick to secure the seam along the entire length of the tube.
7. Use the hole puncher to make two holes at the top of the cylinder, opposite each other.
8. Thread the yarn or twine through the holes and tie a knot to create a hanging loop.
9. Apply glue to the bottom edge of the cylinder.
10. Press the ends of the ribbons or crepe paper strips into the glue, spacing them evenly around the bottom of the tube to create the wind streamers.
11. Let the glue dry completely before hanging the windsock outside on a tree branch or porch.