We’ve been going through the alphabet one vehicle at a time for preschool. This week we got to the letter “H,” which of course had to be for helicopter.
One of our favorite things to do with each letter and vehicle is to make a craft. We chose to do a recycled craft when making our fun helicopter craft.
(Check out all our vehicle crafts.)
This helicopter craft was my son’s favorite activities for H is for Helicopter.
Helicopter Craft
Materials Needed:
- Small Plastic Drink Bottle (Water Bottle or Soda Pop Bottle)
- 2 Craft Sticks
- Pipe Cleaners
- Plastic Ball
- Hot Glue Gun
- Scissors
- Hole Punch
To create your helicopter, hit the recyclables box and find a small plastic drink bottle. This forms the main body of the helicopter.
Cut the bottle in half, saving the half with the mouth piece. Cut a 1/4″ thick piece strip from the other half.
To begin your helicopter, use the hole punch to make a hole in the plastic bottle. Then thread a 3 inch pipe cleaner through the hole, twisting it secure. Twist two other pieces of pipe cleaner together to form a cross. This will form the main propeller on top.
Use the hot glue gun to secure the 1/4″ wide strip of plastic bottle upside down to the bottom of the bottle half. Glue the craft sticks to the edges of the plastic strip.
Twist 1/2 a pipe cleaner around the mouth piece of the bottle to form the rear propeller. Stick the plastic ball into the bottle and your helicopter is finished!
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Donna DM Yates says
Oh, wow, this is an amazing craft. I can see why they had so much fun.
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OneMommy says
My son told his daddy it was his new favorite helicopter — high praise from a 4 year old!
thedoseofreality says
My Abby would love the helicopter craft and that actually looks like one I could handle! ;)-Ashley
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OneMommy says
I have to say the helicopters have been big hits this weekend — and we’ve used them for some fun learning, too!
the practical perfeccionista says
What a great craft! I’m sure he’ll remember the letter H after that! We might have those supplies around here too… !
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Lauren says
How fun! Thank you for sharing at our Pinning for Play link party!
creativejewishmom/sara says
Fabulous helicopter, love it! Would be great hanging over a child’s bed too! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
OneMommy says
Great minds think alike! I was thinking that myself the other day! 🙂
Rebecca English says
Oh that’s amazing! WHat a great idea.
I’ve featured it on The Sunday Showcase
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OneMommy says
Thanks so much for featuring it!
iGameMom says
Love the project. It is very creative. A great one for boys. Thakns for sharing at Mom’s Library. I am featuring it on iGameMom – http://igamemom.com/2013/11/05/10-easy-art-projects-for-kids-moms-library/
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Emma @ P is for Preschooler says
You come up with the most creative projects! I love that you used recyclables too!
OneMommy says
Thank you! This one has been one of our favorites!
Mihaela says
Love this! Found it on Project: Recycle & Create Pinterest board! 😀
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OneMommy says
It remains one of our favorite vehicle crafts! 🙂