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Preschoolers (3-5 years)Nice

Gone Fishing in the Kitchen

🍳Kitchen
⏱️10 min
Quick (1-3 min)
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About this idea

The elf sits on the kitchen counter with a small fishing rod dangling into a bowl of goldfish crackers. A trail of scattered goldfish crackers leads across the counter, and a tiny paper fish hangs from the fishing line.

What you'll need

  • Small fishing rod or craft stick with string
  • Bowl of goldfish crackers
  • Paper or cardstock
  • Marker or crayon
  • Small elf doll

How to set it up

  1. Cut a small piece of paper or cardstock into the shape of a fish and draw faces on it with a marker or crayon.
  2. Place a bowl of goldfish crackers on the kitchen counter and sit the elf doll next to it with a small fishing rod or craft stick with string dangling into the bowl.
  3. Scatter a trail of goldfish crackers across the counter leading away from the bowl.
  4. Tie the paper fish to the end of the string on the fishing rod so it appears the elf has caught a fish.

Tips & variations

  • Use a small magnet on the paper fish and a magnetic fishing rod for a reusable setup.
  • For extra challenge, hide additional goldfish crackers around the kitchen for kids to find.
  • Create multiple fishing rods for a 'fishing competition' theme with several elves and bowls.
Status: Active

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