{"id":7296,"date":"2017-04-26T06:00:11","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homanathome.com\/?p=7296"},"modified":"2024-02-13T18:03:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T01:03:43","slug":"mothers-day-cootie-catcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homanathome.com\/2017\/04\/mothers-day-cootie-catcher\/","title":{"rendered":"Mothers Day Cootie Catcher"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mothers<\/p>\n

Last year I did a cootie catcher for Fathers Day<\/a>. This year, we’re doing one for the moms out there. The idea is simple: let your kiddo color the printable, fold it up, and then have fun with mom. Under each flap is an activity to do, so let mom pick a number, and then do the activity. It’s an easy way to build memories and add some fun to Mothers Day<\/a>. <\/p>\n

This works well for large groups – you can even downsize the printable to save paper. It takes very little effort from you, which means it’s perfect!<\/p>\n

Just click on the picture below to go to the printable pdf template. <\/p>\n

\"Mothers<\/a><\/p>\n

Folding the Cootie Catcher, Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n

So until last year, I hadn’t made one of these since 6th grade and I definitely needed a folding tutorial. If you’re like me, this part’s for you. If you’re a little more in touch with your inner child, you can skip this section.<\/p>\n

Start with your colored and cut out printable facing upward on the table. <\/p>\n

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Fold the catcher in half.<\/p>\n

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Unfold the catcher, then fold it in half the other way.<\/p>\n

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Unfold the catcher again. You should have two folds that split the paper into four sections. <\/p>\n

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Now flip the catcher over and fold the corners into the center.<\/p>\n

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When you’ve finished it’ll look like this:<\/p>\n

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Now flip the catcher back over, and do the same thing on the other side – folding the corners in to the center. <\/p>\n

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When you’re done, it’ll look like this: <\/p>\n

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Now fold the catcher in half.<\/p>\n

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Then unfold the catcher and fold it half the other way. <\/p>\n

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And last but not least, slip your fingers under the pockets and your catcher is ready to go!<\/p>\n

\"Mothers<\/p>\n

Looking for more Mothers Day ideas? Check these out!<\/h2>\n

\"Mothers<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gumdrop Cookie Flowers<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Salt Dough Thumbprint Heart<\/a><\/p>\n

Don’t forget to pin!<\/h2>\n

\"Mothers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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