Leaping Lizards

crayola supplies

• Crayons
• Erasable Colored Pencils
• Markers
• No-Run School Glue
• Blunt-Tip Scissors
• Construction Paper

household supplies

• none

Why

Creatures of the rain forest are beautifully colored. Children's imaginations soar as they create colorful lizards and other wild creatures.

Steps

1. 1. On brightly colored construction paper, use Crayola® Erasable Colored Pencils to sketch the outline of a large lizard, dragon, bird, insect, or other imaginary rainforest creature.
2. 2. Cut out your rainforest animal with Crayola Scissors.
3. 3. Using Crayola Crayons or Washable Markers, color strips of paper in bright colors. Cut the strips into small squares.
4. 4. Arrange the colored squares on your lizard. Choose your own pattern and design to create a mosaic. With Crayola Glue Sticks, attach the pieces.

When & Where

"Our daughter is beginning to appreciate the beauty and necessity of caring for endangered creatures with this activity."
- Jenna K., mom of 9-year-old.

"The kids spent the afternoon making bright lizards. Our kitchen is a rainforest now."
- Shou-Min T., dad of two, ages 6 and 10.

Interesting Info

Chameleons, which live in the rainforest, are a kind of lizard that can change color as the light or temperature changes, or when they are frightened.

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.

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