Harvest Thanks

crayola supplies

Crayons
Glue Sticks
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

leaves
ruler
corn stalks (optional)

Why

The beauty and bounty of the season is brought to life in this corn husk creation. Real corn stalks, leaves, or husks add a natural touch to this seasonal craft.

Steps

1. Using Crayola Crayons, draw an ear of corn on tan or gold construction paper. Cut it out using Crayola Scissors.
2. Fold the ear of corn in half, end to end. Cut three slits at the fold, each about about halfway to the edge.
3. Cut three long narrow strips from fall colors of construction paper.
4. Weave the three colored strips through the slits on the ear of corn. Glue the ends in place with a Crayola Glue Stick.
5. Write Harvest Thanks on your ear of corn. Draw crayon pictures of foods such as wheat, grapes, and pumpkins, or other things for which you are thankful.
6. With adult assistance, gather corn stalks, leaves, or husks and glue to your ear of corn. Or, make paper corn plant parts, cut out, and glue on.

When & Where

"Our children sent their Harvest Thanks to grandparents who were unable to join us for the holiday."
- Brandon T., dad of children ages 7 and 11.

"We added a new drawing to our corn every day. By Thanksgiving, we had so much to celebrate!"
- Amanda L., home-school parent of children 6 and 9.

Interesting Info

Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated the fourth Thursday in November. U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved it up one week to create a longer Christmas shopping season, but public uproar forced Congress to change it back 2 years later.

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.