Art Lesson Plan: Tin Can Stilt Walkers

Materials:

1. 2 cans same size (48 oz. tomato/apple juice cans) Have parents cut off one end and rinse out can.
2. punch-type can opener to make 2 holes below the rim, straight across from each other
3. 6-8 feet of rope or very heavy string.

Method:

1. Put the 2 holes in both cans.
2. Thread rope through the 2 holes.
3. Stand on the can and adjust the rope so that you can hold one rope in each hand. Then knot the rope at a comfortable length.
4. Practise walking and keeping your balance.

This project is one of Ten Easy Environmentally-Friendly Arts and Crafts Projects:

1. Coasters: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day
2. Pencil Holder: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day
3. Magazine Holder: for siblings, friends, parents
4. Shell Butterfly Magnet/Brooch/Barrette: for siblings, friends, parents… (symmetry)
5. Bird Feeders: for anyone
6. Twig Picture Frame: for anyone
7. Handprinted Card: for anyone
8. Tin Can Stilt Walkers: for anyone
9. Goldfish Bowl: for anyone
10. Pop Bottle Terrarium: for anyone

Tags: activity, balance, coordination, stilts