Mitten Weather

crayola supplies

Crayons
Washable Watercolors
Watercolor Brushes with Plastic Handle
Glue Sticks
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

recycled newspaper
paper towels
container(s) of water

Why

Kids love the first snow of the winter. Celebrate the season's arrival with a colorful mitten drawing. Or keep cool with this idea any time of year.

Steps

1. Draw your face on a sheet of construction paper with Crayola® Crayons. How can your face show the way the snow and cold makes you feel?
2. Cut out your face with Crayola Scissors. Glue it to another piece of construction paper with a Crayola Glue Stick.
3. What do you wear on a cold winter day? On a sheet of white paper, draw two mittens and a warm winter hat, or other favorite winter wear, with crayons.
4. Cover your work area with recycled newspaper. Using Crayola Washable Watercolors and Brushes, paint over the crayon clothing. Your creations will take on a beautiful, colorful look. Set them aside to dry.
5. Cut out your hat and mittens. Glue them to your original portrait.

When & Where

"The kids were all excited about the snow. Their mitten drawings were just as vibrant as their cheeks after playing outdoors."
- Jonia E., teenage babysitter.

"One of my kids had to stay inside with a cold. He had a wonderful afternoon anyway, making his mitten drawing."
- Yasuyoshi R., dad of kids ages 4, 7, and 9.

Interesting Info

Did you know that 10 inches (24 cm) of snow melts down to about an inch (2.5 cm) of water? Snow can fall even with temperatures in the mid 40s F (7 C). What's important is that temperatures are lower than 32 degrees (0 C) up in the clouds where the snow forms.

Safety Guidelines

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

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.