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PUFFY PAINTING
PARENT GUIDE
Polar bears are fascinating animals with unique characteristics that help them survive cold winters
and make them appear soft and fluffy. Your kids will create their own fluffy polar bear-inspired
masterpieces using only a few ingredients, science and a lot of imagination. It’s time for your little ones
to get a closer peek into what makes polar bears so special.
Make sure to share completed projects and video with us @SurpriseRide.
SUPPLIES
Shaving Cream
Glue
Zip bag
Scissors
Paper
Food coloring (optional)
FUN FACTS TO EXPLORE WITH YOUR KID
AT A GLANCE
Category
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fat that can be up to 4 inches thick covered with another 6
Science & Art
Time Needed
Polar bears are incredibly insulated. They have a layer of
inches of fur.
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Polar bears’ fur is so oily that water doesn’t stick to their
skin. This helps them dry faster and keep warm after cold
30
Minutes
Arctic water swims.
THE INSIDE SCOOP
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Clean Up
The tacky glue from your kids’ Rides are perfect for this
activity.
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It can take up to one full day for paint to dry completely.
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We’ve encouraged your kids to make small cuts in their
ziplock bags for more precise painting.
Difficulty Level
WHAT YOUR KID WILL LEARN
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Your kids will create their own paint and learn what makes
polar bears’ fur and paws perfectly suited for their cold
Arctic home.
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Polar bears’ paws can measure up to 12 inches (the length of a whole ruler!)
to help them distribute their weight on thin ice.
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Polar bears are incredibly insulated to keep them warm in their snowy home.
They with a layer of fat that can be up to 4 inches thick covered with another
6 inches of fur. In fact, this coat makes them overheat easily, so polar bears
try to avoid running unless they absolutely need to!
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Polar bears’ fur is so oily that water doesn’t stick to it, so they can dry faster.
This helps them stay warm after their long swims in the cold Arctic water.
GO FIND THESE THINGS!
Shaving Cream
Glue
Zip bag
Scissors
Paper
Food coloring (optional)
Use your polar paw prints and other great polar bear-inspired artwork
to decorate your home and make it look like an Arctic wonderland as we
head into winter. Share yours with us
@SurpriseRide
INSTRUCTIONS
Rider Hint:
Try creating your own unique
puffy paint colors by adding
food coloring when making your
paint mixture.
1.
Pour equal amounts of glue and shaving
cream in a zip bag. The tacky glue from your
Make a Polar Paw Coaster is perfect for this
activity!
2. Squeeze the outside of the bag for 30
seconds to mix the shaving cream and glue
together. Be sure everything is mixed well!
3.
Cut a small hole in the bottom corner of your
bag. You’ll use this to squeeze your paint onto
the paper, so make sure the hole isn’t too big!
Smaller cuts make it easier to create unique
shapes and more precise paintings.
Rider Hint:
4.
Test out your paint by drawing a polar
bear paw print on your paper. Then, have fun
being bear-y creative to make your own Arctic
masterpieces!
Your polar paw paintings can
take up to one full day to
dry. This is a perfect chance
to master your On-the-Go
Snowflake Game skills!