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Twiddlebugs: Paperclip Instructional VideoTwiddlebugs: Paperclip Instructional Video
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Twiddlebugs: Paperclip

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A paperclip becomes a music stand, mixing tool, and a snowshoe in this film featuring the Twiddlebugs. The family uses critical Language Arts to solve problems throughout this feature. For example, when the mother doesn't have a spoon to mix her cake batter, her daughter suggests using the paper clip.

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snow shoes, swimming trunks, back scratcher, music stand, english language arts

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