How to Make a Mini Teepee

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Many American Indians dwelt in tepees.

Tepees, which were the dwellings of Plains Indians, were built using branches and buffalo skins and were meant for keeping the occupants warm and safe from the weather. Help your children understand the overall design of a tepee by building mini tepees with them.

Things You'll Need

  • Printer
  • Computer paper
  • Templates
  • Cereal box
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Water color paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Markers
  • Twigs
  • Clothespins
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Instructions

    • 1

      Print out the tepee template found at the blog site of "that artist woman" onto some computer paper.

    • 2

      Trace the template onto the inside of the cereal box and cut it out.

    • 3

      Draw the angle guides onto the template, using a ruler.

    • 4

      Fold the tepee, using the guide lines.

    • 5

      Decorate the outside of the tepee, using paint, paintbrushes and markers.

    • 6

      Glue two stick pieces onto the top opening of the tepee.

    • 7

      Fold the tepee and glue its edges. Use clothespins to clip it closed until the glue dries.

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