Sun and Moon Myth Fan

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Why

Ready for hot days and sticky nights? Discover a fiery Mexican myth while you cool you off with a colorful fan.

Steps

  1. 1. A well-known Mexican myth tells of the creation of the sun and moon.
  2. 2. To make your sun and moon myth fan, sketch a sun with Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils on a recycled file folder (or use a paper plate). Experiment with different faces and try unusual shapes for the sun’s rays. Use Crayola Twistables® to color your sun with bright, warm colors such as yellow, orange, and red.
  3. 3. With Crayola Scissors, cut around your sun. Trace the outline on another file folder. Sketch a crescent moon, or any other moon stage you wish, within the outline. Add a face and other details such as stars and comets. Use cool Twistables colors, such as green, blue, and purple to create a moody, cool moon. Cut out your moon.
  4. 4. Use Crayola School Glue to glue the sun and moon together, back to back. For the fan handle, slide a craft stick between the two layers before the glue dries. Air-dry your fan. For more fun, add patterns or designs to the fan handle. Stay cool!

When & Where

"Our son and daughter asked to explore Chinese myths. We spent a weekend discussing our own myth heritage."
- Chris W., parent of 7- and 10-year-olds.

"Making these fans was a huge hit after an evening of stargazing. Our campers couldn’t wait to show them to their parents."
- Cecilia R., camp counselor.

Interesting Info

People often confuse myths with legends. Myths frequently explain some custom, belief, or happening in nature. An example is the Greek myth that tells of Prometheus, a powerful giant who stole fire from heaven, then taught human beings how to use it. Legends are also stories handed down through the years, but are often connected with real events. Although some of the incidents presented in a legend may have happened, the story as it is told, is probably not true. The legend of King Arthur is an example of a British legend.

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.

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points

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