Whirly Curly Snake

crayola supplies

Erasable Colored Pencils
Blunt-Tip Scissors

household supplies

Party Express paper plates
yarn
hole punch

Why

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Steps

1. Did you know that most snakes are harmless and actually help people? Find out more about these ancient reptiles. Watch these slithering creatures if you can!
2. Are you ready to make your own Whirly Curly Snake? With a paper plate, trace a circle on paper using Crayola® Erasable Colored Pencils. You could even use a thin paper plate to make your snake.
3. Draw a snake's head at the center of the circle. From the head, draw a continuous line, going farther and farther to the outside, until you reach the edge of your circle. Draw eyes on the snake's head. Color its body a solid shade.
4. Use your imagination to erase shapes on the snake's back. You could make diamonds, circles, or other patterns. Create zig-zag lines or even stripes. Use your colored pencils to add accent colors where you erased. Outline the designs so they stand out even better.
5. Cut out the snake with Crayola Scissors. Just follow the circular line from tail to head.
6. Punch a hole in your snake's head. Run yarn through the hole to hang up your snake. Watch your Whirly Curly Snake twist and spin when you blow on it!

When & Where

"After seeing snakes at a game preserve, our kids created their own creatures. We have curly snakes all over the house!"
- Tamara W., mother of ages 5 and 8.

"Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils go on so smoothly. Creating designs by erasing is fun and different!"
- Jing X., after-school activity leader.

Interesting Info

Did you know that approximately 2500 different species of snakes have been identified? Every part of a snake's body is interesting. For instance, snakes can have more than 300 pairs of ribs.

Safety Guidelines

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.