Here's a twist on paper chains that is a fun activity for small or large groups of kids. Link rings of construction paper together to form a long multi-colored snake that makes a terrific decoration hung from the ceiling, draped around the room, or framing a bulletin board. Turn it into a contest to see who can make the longest snake, create the funniest (or scariest) snake, or the most creative snake. A great party craft, too!
This craft is well-suited for family, group or classroom craft time, and takes very little preparation by the adult or teen leader.
Gather the materials needed for making Circly Paper Chain Snakes. If you are doing this project with a group of young children, precut the paper strips.
Select sheets of construction paper in a variety of colors. Cut the paper into 1" (3 cm) strips.
Form the construction paper strips into rings and glue or tape the ends together. As you make the rings, link one ring into another to form a chain. Mix the ring colors in any order you like. Make the chain of rings as long as you like.
On another piece of construction paper, draw a snake head. Draw a face on the head and cut it out. If you like, cut out a long thin tongue from red paper and glue it to the snake's mouth. Glue the head to one end of the paper chain. Voila! You have a circly snake!
Tip: Make a rattle for the other end of the snake to create a rattlesnake!
That's it! Your circly snake is
done!
Tip: Cut a rattle from brown or tan paper and glue to the last ring. Now you have a rattlesnake!
Tip: Make the paper chain snake in any colors you like!
