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How to Make an Easy Magic Wand for Boys

Make-believe play is an important part of child development. One type of pretend play that fascinates many young children is pretending to have magical powers. Little boys love to pretend that they are magicians and perform magic tricks for their friends and families. Help your little one create a magic wand so he can take his creative play to new levels.

Things You'll Need

Inflexible clear tubing
Small knife
Tape or modeling clay
Glitter
Sequins
Confetti
Paper towel roll
Construction paper

Instructions

Clear Tubing Wand
- 1
  Cut a length of inflexible clear tubing into an 18-inch piece, using a small knife. You can find this type of tubing in pet stores.
- 2
  Place a small piece of tape or modeling clay on one end of the tubing.
- 3
  Fill the tubing with different colors of glitter, sequins and confetti. This is a good step for you and your son to do together, if he wants to help.
- 4
  Place a small piece of tape or modeling clay on the open end of the tubing to secure the contents.
Cardboard Wand
- 5
  Glue construction paper onto an empty paper towel roll.
- 6
  Decorate this simpler magic wand with glitter, sequins and markers or encourage your little boy to do it himself.
- 7
  Tape a feather or colorful handkerchief to one end to add flourish to the wand, if desired.

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