Mini Mation Set
Tina's Mini Mation Set
Get ready for an imaginative adventure with Tina’s Mini Mation Set, a truly genius creation that brings art and storytelling together in the most playful way!
This delightful project features two of Tina’s favourite Eggil characters:
Dr. Egwhite, busy in his office on one side of the set, and
Lizzy the Hairdresser, working away in her colourful salon on the other.
Children will enjoy colouring, cutting, sticking, folding, and finally playing with their finished scene. As they build their mini world, they’ll discover how the set cleverly folds to create two different spaces, perfect for little hands to bring their characters to life.
Once assembled, the Mini Mation Set becomes a stage for endless stories—whether Dr. Egwhite is hatching a brilliant plan or Lizzy is giving a fresh new look, there’s always something exciting happening in this tiny Eggil universe.
This project is a wonderful blend of creativity, construction, and pretend play, designed to keep young artists engaged, proud, and inspired long after the making is done.
Tips for Teachers – Presenting Tina’s Mini Mation Set
1. Show a Finished Example
Before you begin, display a completed Mini Mation Set so the children can see how it folds and stands. This helps them visualise what they’re working towards.
2. Explain the Two Sides
Point out that there are two different scenes—Dr. Egwhite’s office and Lizzy’s salon. Let students choose which side to decorate first so they feel ownership of their project.
3. Plan Time in Stages
Break the activity into clear steps:
Colouring the backgrounds and characters
Cutting out pieces carefully
Folding along the lines
Sticking tabs in place
Setting up for play
Working step by step prevents overwhelm.
4. Talk About Storytelling
Encourage children to think about what’s happening in each space:
What is Dr. Egwhite doing?
Who is visiting Lizzy’s salon?
This helps them connect the creative making with imaginative play.
5. Supervise Cutting and Folding
This project has several folds and tabs. Show children how to crease edges neatly and check that the pieces stand up properly. You might want to assist younger children one-on-one with this part.
6. Encourage Personal Touches
Remind students that they can add extra details: signs on the walls, tiny props, or extra decorations to make their set unique.
7. Allow Time to Play
Once everyone is finished, give children time to play with their sets. Pair them up to share stories or swap characters. The joy of seeing their creations in action makes the effort worthwhile.
8. Celebrate Effort
Take photos of each child’s set to create a gallery or send them home with a note celebrating their creativity and craftsmanship.