Hey Diddle Diddle

Oh the options for this craft abound! I am torn between making a play guitar, erm, fiddle, a paper plate cow & moon or a construction paper scene with moving cow. Since we just did a moving craft, I am torn between the paper plate craft and the guitar...but the guitar wins (thanks for the idea, Lissi)! I can easily use paper plates to make another craft one day (probably soon!)

The Rhyme:
Hey Diddle Diddle,
The Cat and the fiddle.
The cow jumped over the moon.
The little dog laughed to see such a sight,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.

Age: 4 & up
Difficulty rating: 1 out of 5
Messiness rating: minimal

Supplies:
Tissue Box or Shoe Box
3-5 rubber bands
Paper towel roll
Pencil
Tape or glue (optional)
Decorations!

The Craft:

1. Tape the box closed.
   
2. Cut a hole in the lid of the box. I made mine about 2" by 6". But the shoebox I used was large.
   
3. Carefully place the rubber bands around the box so they are vertical across the opening.
   
4. Trace the circle of the paper towel tube on the top of the box.
   
5. Cut out the circle.
   
6. Insert the paper towel roll into the hole.
   
7. Place a pencil under the rubber bands at the bottom of the hole.
   
8. Decorate. Bonus points for using cows, spoons, moons, cats, dogs and stars.
   
9. Send in your pictures! I want to see them!
   

**Cutting should be done by an adult. Cardboard can be tricky. Use caution when stretching the rubber bands too. I had three snap when I was stretching them over the box.

Here's mine!