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Teach Kids Electronics Using Dough: Light Up Caterpillar Project

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Make an LED Light-Up Caterpillar with conductive dough, a battery and some creativity!

What do you get when you combine a love for kids dough projects with some basic electronics? An LED light-up caterpillar, of course! This fun project, inspired by ELI the robot's adventure, is a great way to introduce your kids to the world of circuits. The best part? It uses a special ingredient: conductive dough!

That's right, certain types of dough, like play dough and salt dough, can conduct electricity, making it the perfect material for a circuit.

Let's get started on this simple and engaging project.

You can also watch a quick tutorial on YouTube!

Youtube Caterpillar Tutorial

Gather Your Supplies

First, you'll need a few items to bring your caterpillar to life.

Play dough or salt dough in various colors

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