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Make Tracks to the Fair
Create a trail of puppy prints to lead the way to your Fair.

Cost: Under $3.00
Time: 1.5 hour

Here's what you need:

• Craft Paint
• Paw prints - Download template (PDF) make your own stamp by carving a potato
• Vinyl table cloths or brown craft paper
• Sidewalk chalk

Here's what you do:

• Make tracks to your Fair by placing the paw prints on walls and floors or using craft paint to sponge paw prints onto vinyl tablecloths or brown paper placed on tables.
• Draw prints with chalk outside school on sidewalk on opening day.

 

 
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