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How to Make a Pin the Tail on the Donkey Pin Board

Pin the tail on the donkey is a popular children̵7;s party game. While the donkey is sometimes replaced with a man and his moustache, a flower and its flower pot, or a scientist and her beaker, the idea remains the same. Kids are blindfolded and spun around before they get a chance to pin, tape or Velcro a missing part, such as the tail, to a drawing of the object. The person who pins it closest to the correct spot wins. Making the pin board for game is a fast and fun task that children can help out with.

Things You'll Need

Foam-core board
Glue
Markers/paint
Adhesive

Instructions

- 1
  Purchase a large piece of white foam-core board, measuring at least 2 feet by 2 feet. You can use colored foam-core board too if you're gluing a picture of the donkey on it or coloring over it. Most office supply stores carry foam-core board.
- 2
  Glue or draw a picture of a donkey onto the foam-core board. Make it large enough that it̵7;s easy to see the head and read of the donkey and so you or the children can color in and add details as they like.
  
  You can download templates for the donkey drawing from several websites , or just glue a photo or drawing of a donkey to the board (see Resources). Your donkey doesn't have to be realistic; a cartoonish donkey can be fun and cute.
- 3
  Decorate the donkey. You or the children could add a saddle or harness to the donkey, ribbons in its mane or color in zebra stripes or polka dots.
  
  Add a barnyard in the background, along with other animals or add in a human handler for the donkey. Your imagination is the limit.
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  Place the pin board on an easel or attach it to the wall using removable tape, tacks, or other adhesives. Make sure that the area in front of the pin board is clear of toys and furniture.

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