Procedure to Make a Toy Telephone

Gather Materials
First, gather all the necessary materials to make a toy telephone. These materials include:

- Two empty tin cans (cleaned and dried)
- String or thin wire
- A nail or a small drill
- Scissors
- Decorative materials (optional)

Prepare the Cans
To prepare the cans for the toy telephone, follow these steps:

1. Remove any labels or stickers from the cans.
2. Clean the cans thoroughly with soap and water.
3. Dry the cans completely to ensure no water residue remains.

Create Holes
Next, create holes in the cans to pass the string or wire through. Here's how you can do it:

1. Decide where you want the holes to be on each can. They should be near the bottom edge of the cans on opposite sides.
2. Using a nail or a small drill, carefully create a hole in each can. Make sure the holes are large enough for the string or wire to pass through easily.

Attach the String or Wire
Now, it's time to attach the string or wire to the cans. Follow these steps:

1. Cut a piece of string or wire that is long enough to connect the two cans with some extra length for holding.
2. Thread one end of the string or wire through the hole in one can and tie a knot to secure it. Repeat this step for the other can.
3. Ensure that the string or wire is taut between the two cans.

Decorate the Toy Telephone
If desired, you can decorate the toy telephone to make it more appealing. Here are some ideas:

- Use colorful tape to wrap around the cans.
- Apply stickers or paint designs on the cans.
- Glue on decorative elements like sequins, buttons, or beads.

Test the Toy Telephone
Once the toy telephone is assembled and decorated, it's time to test its functionality. Follow these steps:

1. Hold one can up to your ear and have a friend or family member hold the other can to their ear.
2. Speak into the can and listen for the sound to be transmitted through the string or wire.
3. Encourage the other person to speak into their can while you listen on your end.

Enjoy and Play
Now that the toy telephone is complete and working, you can enjoy hours of fun communicating with your friends or family members. Remember to speak clearly and have fun pretending to talk on a telephone!