Polar Day / Cotton Wool Polar Bears
Cotton Wool Polar Bears
Children glue cotton wool onto a bear shape to make fluffy polar bears. A soft, sensory craft.
How to run it
- Print or draw a polar bear outline.
- Spread glue inside the shape.
- Press cotton wool balls on top.
- Add eyes and a nose.
You will need
- polar bear outlines
- cotton wool
- PVA glue
- black markers
Make it easier or harderOlder children can add facts about polar bears.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children explore textures and learn about an animal.
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