You will cut
notches in the straws that will act as the «joints» and thread strings through the straws to act as the «tendons.»
Not exact matches
Use scissors (and adult assistance if necessary) to carefully cut a small triangular
notch in the middle of a drinking
straw.
Loop a rubber band through itself around the middle, exposed part of the wooden skewer (where you cut out a
notch in the cardboard and
straw).