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Description

Learn how to care for different creatures in this Star Wars themed activity.

Resources

Paint
Paint brushes
Permanent markers
PVA glue
Scissors
Craft rocks (make sure you don't take these from a beach, you can get them from a DIY store, craft store or garden centre)
Googly eyes
Material for hair/fur (yarn, feathers, etc)
Coverings for the tables or ground
A device connected to the internet

Instructions

You may want to run this activity over two or three weeks to give people lots of time.

Gather everyone around and tell them that today they’re going to be Jedi younglings.

Explain that you’re going to make some Jedi creatures to help us learn about responsibility.

If you’ve a device connected to the internet, tell everyone you’re going to meet the Young Jedi and play Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures - Lys' Creature Caper. (on YouTube)

Create your creature:

Explain to everyone that we can’t give out real animals in Scouts, though some people may have pets at home.
Tell everyone that today we can make our own rock creature instead.
Provide a selection of craft rocks for people to choose from.
Using a selection of paints and craft materials, allow everyone to begin decorating their new creature. You should have plenty of adult supervision during this activity to make sure that young people don’t put any small or craft items in their mouths, ears, noses and so on.
While making the activity, discuss what features the creatures should have, such as eyes, mouths, hair and so on.
Make sure there’s enough time for paint and glue to dry – you may want to ask everyone to pick them the following week.
Remember to ask everyone to give their new creature a name – you could make a certificate, such as a passport, or a birth or adoption certificate, to confirm their name!

Give your creature somewhere to live:

Remind everyone that to be a proper creature keeper, they’ll need to create a safe space for their new rock creature to live. This could be done using recycled and reusable materials – or you may want everyone to use a shoebox.
Ask everyone to think about what the creature will need to keep it safe and happy.
Remember to give it a space to eat and drink, and something to play with/keep it stimulated.

Tags

• animal carer
• Jedi
• star wars

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