--- title: Make a Creepy Crawly That Really Creeps and Crawls description: Learn all about insects through this art activity. When your finished, why not make your own puppet show all about the insect world? image: https://blog.okido.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cc_2.jpg --- Welcome to OKIDO! 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Knot the ends. ### ![](https://blog.okido.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CC_4.jpg?width=600&name=CC_4.jpg) ### 4. Tape the middle point of the string somewhere high up (get an adult to help you do this). Pull the two ends apart and your creepy-crawler will crawl up the string. ### ![](https://blog.okido.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cc_5.jpg?width=600&name=cc_5.jpg)   --- ## TOPICS [Activities](https://blog.okido.com/tag/activities) --- --- ## RELATED BLOG ARTICLES ### [Activities](https://blog.okido.com/tag/activities) ### [Recycled Crafts: Sustainable Activities to Raise Eco-Conscious Children](https://blog.okido.com/activities/recycled-crafts-sustainable-activities-to-raise-eco-conscious-children) When it comes to young children, it’s important to teach them about the environment and being kind to our planet. And what better way to do this than through play? 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