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Partipants can use genetic traits to pick their new pet!

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Hints for uses in your library Once your patrons create their perfect pet, consider turning this into a Maker Activity, and having them construct the pet!
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Rating 
Participants Enjoyed the Activity 
Participants Learned from This Activity 
Activity Instructions Were Clear and Easy to Follow 
Would Recommend 
01/31/2018

Straightforward prep, room for enhancement if desired

Copying and cutting the strips took a few minutes, and if you have tweens looking for a project, I would offer them the "opportunity" to stuff the envelopes for you.

If you want to do this activity and the Monster Mania activity, do this one first. Drawing the dogs can be fun, especially if you incorporate art materials beyond the normal pencils and crayons, but after the computer-generated silly monsters, it is a little less alluring to do their own art.

The instructions are well-organized and clear for both prep and the kids' actual activity.

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A recipe for Traits

A recipe for Traits

Partipants can use genetic traits to pick their new pet!