ACTIVITY MATERIALS

Required:

Pencil

Markers

Cardboard

Paper

Masking Tape

Scissors

Optional:

Straws

String

Popsicle sticks

wooden skewers

؜Recycled Materials

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RECYCLED MATERIALS EXAMPLES

Cardboard Boxes

Cardboard Tubes

Egg Cartons

Strings

Straws and Cups

Old Magazines

Plastic packaging

؜Plastic Bottles and Caps

Now it’s time to make something you can wear.

Your goal: create one wearable accessory using recycled materials.

You can choose what kind of wearable you want to make:

1. Mask
2. Hat or Crown
3. Glasses or Goggles
4. Bracelet, Necklace, or Other Accessory

You can also imagine your accessory as a character.

Give it a name, a style, and a special power or feature.

Activity Prompt

Mask

WEARABLE EXAMPLES

Bracelet

؜Crown

Glasses

Accessory:

Star Crown

Inspiration:

Costumes, superheroes, and magical characters

Description:

“I used cardboard, foil, and bottle caps to make a crown. I added shiny shapes and colorful details. My crown belongs to a character called Star Spark. It gives the power to light up dark places and help people feel brave.”

Activity Example

1st

Think about what kind of accessory you want to make.

Will it be a mask, a crown, glasses, or something else?

Draw a quick sketch of your idea.

Think about how it will look when someone wears it.

You can also think about your accessory as a character.

What is its name?

What feeling does it show?

Does it have a special power?

20 min

Plan Your Wearable

2nd

Look around your home for recycled materials you can use.

You might find:

cardboard, bottle caps, paper rolls, plastic containers, string, egg cartons, or small boxes.

Choose materials that match your wearable idea.

20 min

Gather Your Materials

Gather Your Materials

3rd

Use your materials to make your wearable.

Cut, tape, fold, stack, or decorate the pieces as needed.

Make your wearable exciting!

60 min

Build Your Game

4th

Try on your accessory and see how it looks.

Check if it fits and make small changes if needed.

Then take a photo or short video of your finished wearable and submit it.

20 min

Play and Submit!