Step 1: Print & Trace!

• Download and print the Caiman Template above [right click to download].

• Cut out the template (get a grown up to help)

• Grab a piece of cardboard (old packaging works great!).

• Place the template on the cardboard and trace around the body and legs with your pencil.

Step 2: Cut & Prepare!

• Carefully cut out the traced shapes from the cardboard. You'll need a grown-up to help with the cutting, especially for tricky curves.

• Look for the dotted lines on the body template. These are where the legs will attach later.

Step 3: Paint Your Caiman!

• Unleash your creativity! Paint your caiman any color you like. Beige (like the illustration on my alphabet), olive green, and bright green are great choices for a realistic look, but don't be afraid to get wild!

• Let the paint dry completely.

Step 4: Face Time!

• Once the paint is dry, use markers to add a face to your caiman. Will it have a friendly smile or a toothy grin? The choice is yours!

• Feeling fancy? Use markers to add scales all over your caiman's body.

• Carefully snip along the dotted lines on the body template you cut out earlier. Slide the legs into the slots created by the snips on the body.