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Applique for children steam locomotive

A colorful applique for children “Locomotive” with funny animals can be made in several versions: from plain paper, colored cardboard, or multi-colored felt.

You can put any animals or photos of your family members in the train windows, and, for example, stick a photo of your baby in the driver’s window. And then you will get a wonderful family photo. If there are many relatives, then you can increase the number of carriages. This is a great option for decorating a children's group photo.

This application can be made in the form of a greeting card and given to someone on their birthday.

Here are the materials for the paper appliqué “Train Engine” - a forest background and the details of the train itself. All you need to do is download, print and cut them out for your kids. You will find a link to download application templates at the end of the article.

If you are making an applique with a small child, then first you need to schematically put the parts together on paper to make it easier for the child to understand. And then proceed directly to gluing the parts.

Older children, 4 - 5 years old, should be given the opportunity to assemble a train on their own.

Good luck and interesting activities!

Paper locomotive applique for children

Cartoon about a train from the Children's Corner channel

This is interesting

Horses have been constant companions of humans since the 4th millennium BC. e. Among many peoples, they are considered sacred and serve as messengers of the gods. Admiring these slender, majestic animals, it is difficult to imagine that their ancient ancestor, Hyracotherium, was no larger in size than a fox and externally resembled a South American capybara. The future conqueror of the steppes and prairies had neither a mane nor a bushy tail, and his limbs were four-fingered. The transformation of the species took place over 50 million years.

Today's horses:

Completely domesticated. There are no wild ancestors left in nature - tarpans. Horses first began to be used on farms in Kazakhstan, during the era of Botai culture.
They live up to 30 years. The longest-living horse among horses was the English horse Old Billy, whose age was 62 years.
They are considered intelligent animals. Horses are distinguished by excellent memory, they understand human emotions well and, in response, can express their own. They recognize themselves in the mirror and in photographs. These are social animals that easily get along with other species and have a developed “language” of communication.
They have character. Here horses are comparable to humans: they can be melancholic, sanguine, choleric or phlegmatic. Character does not depend on the breed; it is passed on to each individual genetically.
They use their hooves as a pump. By hitting the ground with force, animals accelerate blood flow in their legs.
Excellent jumpers. In 1949, a record was recorded when a horse and rider overcame an obstacle 2.5 m high.
They easily run wild in nature. Domestic horses, having lived a free life for some time, adapt to changed conditions and do not experience discomfort. For example, wild mustangs are descendants of domestic horses brought to the American continent by Europeans.

Toilet roll train | Kids will have a BLAST with this Fun & East Craft!

Celebrate National Train Day by creating this toilet paper roll ship today!

Train in a Craft Toilet Paper Roll

This train is made from recycled materials , making it an inexpensive craft that's good for the planet! I love making toys with my own hands that keep children occupied long after the craft is completed.

I thought it might be a craft we made and put on display for a while, but I was wrong.

When we finished creating, my son made a train that runs throughout the house for days!

He sat in the kitchen, making her travel around him for a while. His legs, tables and chairs around the house turned into tunnels.

It was a craft activity turned into a toy that resonated with my 3 year old, inspiring hours of imaginative play!

Materials needed to make a toilet paper roll train

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How to make a train out of toilet paper rolls

Paint cardboard tubes in different bright colors. Cut C-shapes from one of the tubes to create the top of the engine and galley. Color them accordingly. Also cut a C-shape from a thin cardboard tube and paint it to match the engine color. The C-shaped tubes curve beautifully around the toilet paper roll.
Once dry, hot glue the top of the engine and galley into place. Also, hot glue four plastic caps onto each cardboard tube for the wheels of your train.
Make small holes in the four “corners” of each tube. These are your yarn attachment points. Cut the yarn to the desired length.
Pass the thread through one tube and the other tube to join the two tubes together. To tie a knot. Continue the process until all the train cars are connected.

It's time to play!

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Sailboats, boats and steamships

In addition to the classic origami boat, there are many alternative designs. Western designers are in demand for a sailboat, which is used in wedding table decor. Despite its two-dimensionality, the model can stand on its own thanks to the folded lower part. This significantly expands the range of its application. But you can’t send such a sailboat on a voyage.

A two-pipe steamer, on the contrary, floats quite well on the water. And it folds very easily based on the basic “Pancake” shape. This is probably why the steamboat has become a favorite of preschool children and is catching up in popularity with its “classic” brother.

If such a boat is sent sailing, it is only on the table. It will become a decoration for children's parties, acting as a disposable tableware for sweets.

A modified version is a motor boat.

A sailboat based on the basic “Catamaran” shape. It looks a bit like a Chinese junk. Recommended for decorating cards.

Another nice steamer that can be both voluminous and flat. It is better not to put it on the water - it will capsize and quickly sink.

A step-by-step video tutorial will tell you how to make a paper boat with your own hands.