A simple craft activity that will have your kids racing to the finish line

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Want a craft idea that’s super easy and uses supplies that you already have at home? Try creating a “caterpillar race” – have kids make their own paper caterpillars, then set up a race track where they can see whose caterpillar crawls the fastest. It’s simple: all you need is some paper, a ruler, scissors, a marker and straws. The race track is where you can really get creative. Use the floor or the dining room table, or let kids use their imaginations to build a race track complete with tunnels, twists and turns using anything from Legos to boxes to toilet paper rolls. It’s an activity that can be fun and engaging for the whole family – younger children can work on their motor skills while older kids can engineer the track. Then, it’s off to the races! Watch the how-to video above, and read below for full instructions. Caterpillar Race Supplies: Paper Ruler Scissors Marker Straws To make the caterpillars: Step 1: Cut the paper into a 1 by 6 inch strip. Step 2: Fold the strip in half, then unfold. Step 3: Fold the right side in to meet the center. Step 4: Fold the ride side again. Step 5: Fold the left side in to meet the center. Step 6: Fold the left side again. Step 7: Fold it in half. Step 8: Cut the corners into a curved shape on both sides. Step 9: Unfold. Step 10: Draw a smiley face on the first section. Step 11: On the third section up from the bottom, draw a heart. Step 12: Repeat the process to make as many caterpillars as you want to race. For the race: Set up the race track. Aim a straw at the heart of the caterpillar to navigate it on the race track. The first caterpillar to cross the finish line wins!

Video Transcript

- Hey, guys. I'm Carisse with Yahoo Lifestyle, and welcome to Carisse's Craft Corner.

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So, you know, it's quarantine day who knows what, and I have been trolling Instagram nonstop. And I did find this really cool craft activity that you could do with your kids. It's super easy. It's called caterpillar racing, and literally everything you need is right here on the table. So let's get to it. Off to the races.

Here's your straw. OK, ready, set, go. I win.

Thanks, guys, for watching. If you like this video, don't forget to subscribe to Yahoo Lifestyle for more craft ideas. And we will see you guys next time.

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