Visiting elf idea
Clothespin Chorus
The elf lines five clothespins on a hand towel like a chorus and directs them with a pencil.
- Everyday
- Laundry
- Silly
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- clothespins
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- hand towel
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- pencil
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- sticky note
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Spread a hand towel on the dryer.
- 2
Stand five clothespins in a row along the towel.
- 3
Sit the elf at the end with a pencil baton that stays on the towel.
- 4
Write: Chorus practice. All pins present and accounted for.
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