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After the read-aloud, students use sequencing as they follow the necessary steps to make an exciting craft. In this activity, students work with pipe cleaners of various colors to create their very own mixed-up chameleons. As you demonstrate each step in the sequence, be sure to emphasize transition words that signal chronological order.
Directions for Creating a Pipe Cleaner Chameleon:
- Give students two pipe cleaners of different colors.
- Say, “First, loop one of your pipe cleaners in half. Remember that the circle part will be the chameleon’s head and should only be about the size of your pinky finger.”
- Say, “Second, loop one of the halves of the pipe cleaner around the head until it is covered.”
- Say, “Next, coil a second pipe cleaner around a pencil. After you wrap the pipe cleaner five times, go back over it. Remember, this will be the chameleon’s body. Then, slide the body on the straight piece of pipe cleaner which contains the head.”
- Give students two shorter pieces of pipe cleaner for the legs.
- Say, “After making the chameleon’s body, we will create its legs by bending over the ends for the feet. Attach each leg securely on either side of the body."
- Say, “Last, curl the tail.”
Student’s absolutely love this sequencing activity. By following the step-by-step directions, each student will have a mixed-up chameleon they will proudly show off to others. Every time students look at their pipe cleaner chameleons, they will be reminded of how important it is to sequence.