Toy Mash-Up

Participants take apart toys to create a new character. They do this by cutting, dissembling and putting pieces together with added embellishments such as buttons, beads, jewels, ribbons, etc. Participants then display their creations for everyone to enjoy.

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Toy Mash-Up How To

Toy Mash-Up Facilitation

subject

age range

duration

materials

• Toys

• 4 hot glue guns

• 15 hot glue gun sticks

• Embellishments

• Power cord and power bar

• Garbage bag

• 5-7 kid scissors

• Screw drivers &

• Pliers

• Small containers for embellishments

• Other hand tools as needed

safety issues

children may need assistance with glue guns and hand tools

keywords

arts and crafts, inventing, engineering, toys, recycled materials, repurposed materials

source

Spark