Hungry Bunny Banks

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Ages 3 and Up

Duration: Over One Hour

These precious Bunny Banks will help your child with counting skills and recognizing the different values of coins. Read More

WHAT YOU NEED

HOW TO DO IT

Clean and dry an empty 40.7 oz. NESTLÉ NESQUIK canister.
With the yellow plastic cap removed, wrap and glue the felt all around the outside of the canister. Cut (two) 1-1/2 inch slits one inch apart (about 1-1/2 inches from open end of canister) where the foam ears will be inserted.
Using the template provided, cut 2 ears out of craft foam. Cut out the tabs as indicated on template. Fold the middle tab forward and the two side tabs toward the back. Apply a small amount of glue to each tab and insert the ears into the slots.
Using the lid, trace a circle on the felt and cut it out. Glue onto the top of the lid. Cut a 1/4 inch strip of felt to glue around the edge of the lid so that the lid will be completely covered.
Glue the wiggly eyes to the covered lid.
Glue the small white pompom or Styrofoam piece under the eyes to create the nose.
Cut the 3 pieces of pipe cleaner in half and glue three on each side, just under the nose to create the whiskers.
For the tail, glue a large pompom to the back of the canister.
Use the template provided to make the Bunny's feet. Cut out one set made of cardboard or cork, and one set made of faux fur. Glue the faux fur to the cardboard.
Glue the fur feet to the bottom of the Bunny Bank.
PARENTS ONLY: Cut a slit in the top of the Bunny Bank, large enough for coins to drop in easily.
Now the Bunny is ready to be fed.

TIPS

FOLLOW UP FUN

Find fun chores your child can do around the house to earn "food" for the Bunny.
Use the Bunny to help your child understand the different values of coins.
Encourage your child to save up for something special for themselves or someone else.

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