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title: Eco Snails | Kaplan Early Learning Company
description: The excitement and smiles involved with this creative outdoor craft is far beyond that of a snail's pace! Children will enjoy crafting these adorable eco snails while having an outdoor art experience!
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# [Eco Snails | Kaplan Early Learning Company](https://blog.kaplanco.com/dev/ii/eco-snails)

 Written by [Admin](https://blog.kaplanco.com/dev/author/admin) | May 22, 2019 4:00:00 AM

Kick off the season of outdoor fun and art adventures with this creative outdoor art experience. Children will enjoy using their imaginations to bring these shelled creatures to life. The colorful, upcycled, whimsical eco snails are sure to be a summertime favorite!

Download our **FREE** printable below!

<https://images.kaplanco.com/images/content/InsightsAndInspirations/eco-snails_2_a.pdf>

### Required Materials:

- Recycled Egg Carton
- [Kwik Stix](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/145407/kwik-stix-solid-tempera-paint-classic-neon-and-metalix-18-pack)
- [Air Dry Clay](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/88609/crayola-air-dry-clay-5-lb-bucket?c=11%7CAR1030)
- [Wiggly Eyes](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/47372/wiggly-eyes?c=11%7CAR1045)

### 1Cut

Cut out one section of a recycled styrofoam egg carton.

### 2Decorate

Have children use [Kwik Stix](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/145407/kwik-stix-solid-tempera-paint-classic-neon-and-metalix-18-pack) to decorate the snails shell in whatever colors, patterns, or design they choose.

### 3Craft

Give children a portion of [ air dry clay](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/88609/crayola-air-dry-clay-5-lb-bucket?c=11%7CAR1030) to roll, form, and shape into the body of the snail.

### 4Assemble

Ask children to place two [wiggly eyes](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/47372/wiggly%20eyes?c=11%7CAR1045) on the snail. Lastly, place the decorated shell on the snail's body and allow children to delight in their creation!

 

Introduce summer fun with this activity and more! Browse our selection of [classroom arts and crafts](https://www.kaplanco.com/art) and related [resources](https://blog.kaplanco.com/tag/seasonal) to welcome warm wishes and to start planning creative activities and crafts.

 

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