Rocket Party Favors

What You Need:

• Flat-bottomed, tube-shaped rolls of candy, such as Mentos or Rolos
• Hershey Kisses (wrappers on)
• Construction paper
• Red or orange tissue paper
• Black pen or marker
• Clear tape

What You Do:

1. With your child, measure the length and circumference of the tube of candy; then help them measure and cut a piece of construction paper to wrap around the tube. If desired, have your child decorate the paper to look like the body of a rocket, and secure it in place with tape.
2. Have them fold a piece of construction paper in half. Ask them to sketch a rocket wing on one side and cut along the line to create two rocket shapes from the folded paper.
3. Next, ask your child to tape the wings to the side of the rocket.
4. Now, have them cut thin, pointed strips of tissue paper. Ask them to tape or glue these to the bottom of the rocket.
5. To form the top of the rocket, have them add a drop of glue to the top of the candy tube. Immediately place a wrapped Hershey's Kiss on top and hold it in place for a minute, until the glue sets. Allow it to dry before removing the rocket.
6. Encourage your rocket manufacturer to distribute the treats to friends and family.