Use geometric shapes to recycle a toilet paper roll into a penguin pal!
Craft by Laura Blankenbaker
What You Need:
- empty toilet paper roll
- black, orange, and white construction paper
- googly eyes
- scissors and glue
What You Do:
- Measure and cut the following shapes:
-1 black rectangle (9″ x 4 1/2″) for body
-1 white oval (4 1/2″ x 3″) for tummy
-1 black circle (2″ diameter) for head
-2 black triangles (3″ long) for wings
-2 orange triangles (2″ long) for feet
-1 black diamond (2″ long) for bill
-1 orange diamond (1 1/2″ long) for mouth - Glue the rectangle around the toilet paper roll. Then glue on tummy, wings, and feet.
- Glue the head onto the top of the roll.
- Glue the orange diamond on top of the black diamond. Glue onto the front of the head.
- Glue on googly eyes and any other decorations you’d like.
NOTE: Tap here to find patterns for the shapes.
ICEBERG COOKIES
What You Need:
- 2 egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- parchment paper
What You Do:
- Beat egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla to form soft peaks.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Scrape sides of bowl frequently.
- Place the parchment paper on a baking sheet. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture on the paper.
- Bake in 250 degree oven for 25 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
Makes about 18 cookies.
