A treasure chest kept the pirates' plunder safe from other pirates. You can make one. It's easy!

The kids made a using these materials:

Empty kleenex box

Black, red and yellow construction paper

Scissors

Glue

Marker

Chocolate gold pieces

Optional: Sequins, , painted rocks

This how they made it:

1. They covered the kleenex box with black construction paper.

2. They cut around 3 sides of the kleenex box, about an inch from the top (so the chest opens). You will need to bend back the cardboard on the remaining, attached side so the "lid" opens and closes properly.

3. They glued a piece of red construction paper to the inside of the lid and chest.

4. They colored the template pieces and cut them out. Click here to view and print out the template.

5. They glued the KEEP OUT warning to the top.

6. They cut 1/2 inch strips from yellow construction paper and glued them to all the edges of the chest.

7. They glued the lock onto the front.

8. They glued the handles onto the sides of the chest.

Note: Glue , plastic jewels or painted rocks onto the lid. Fill with chocolate gold pieces

Here's an assignment for you from Chico Chihuahua:

If you have a sandbox or flower beds, put it in a plastic bag and bury the chest when no one is watching. If not, just hide it in one of the rooms of the house.

Then draw a , marking the location of the chest with an X. Give the map to your friend and see if your friend can find the buried treasure by following your map!