Coil Snake

Turn a paper tube into a slithering snake with markers and scissors!

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Enjoy this classic tale.


Let's Get Started!

 

1
Color with markers.

Color a paper tube any way you like.
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2
Cut a spiral.

Cut from one end of the tube to the other in a spiral motion.
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3
Cut a head.

Choose one side to be the head and round it off with scissors.
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4
Add eyes.

Glue two wiggly eyes onto the head.
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5
Cut out a tongue.

Cut a small rectangle from a piece of red construction paper.
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6
Glue on tongue.

Glue the tongue onto the snake’s head.
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7
Stretch.

Stretch the coiled tube and shape your snake.
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