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What You’ll Need:

  • scissors
  • oatmeal container
  • ruler
  • paint
  • paper
  • glue
  • a pen (for poking holes)
  • plastic wrap

Craft Image

How to Make It:

  1. With an adult’s help, cut the bottom from an oatmeal container, leaving a one-inch rim. Paint the inside.

  2. Cut out a paper snowflake, and glue it to the inside. Poke eight holes in or around the snowflake.

  3. Place eight marbles inside the container.

  4. Cover the top with plastic wrap, pull it tight, and glue down the sides.

  5. Glue paper around the edge.

    6. To Play: Gently tilt the container until all the marbles are settled on the holes.

    Why do real snowflakes always have six points? Find out!