Jungle Safari / Paper Chain Snakes
Paper Chain Snakes
Children loop and link paper strips into colourful paper chain snakes.
How to run it
- Cut coloured paper strips ahead of time.
- Show children how to loop and glue or staple each strip.
- Keep adding links to make a long snake.
- Add a head with eyes and a tongue.
You will need
- coloured paper strips
- glue stick or stapler
- markers
Make it easier or harderYounger children can make simple colour patterns; older children can measure and compare snake lengths.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children build fine motor skills and explore patterns.
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