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Rainbows and Sunshine

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The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities For Children 3 to 6

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The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities For Children 3 to 6

Materials

crepe paper streamers in several colors

empty rolls of paper towels (2 for each child)

glue or stapler

Instructions

1. Provide each child with several strips of different colors of crepe paper.
2. For each child, cut the end of one of the paper towel rolls and slip it into
the end of the other one far enough to make it sturdy. Glue or tape to
secure rolls together.
3. Staple or glue the multicolored streamers close together onto the
cardboard rolls.
4. Let the "rainbow flags" dry if using glue.
5. Encourage the children to run and play holding their rainbow flags! If
desired, play children's songs about rainbows as the children run and
dance.

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