Whatever the Weather

crayola supplies

• Crayons
• Colored Pencils
• Glue Sticks
• Glitter Glue
• Blunt-Tip Scissors
• Construction Paper

household supplies

• none

Why

Rain or shine, encourage curiosity about science and logical thinking when children draw scenes that they can change with the weather.

Steps

1. 1. On construction paper, draw an outdoor scene with Crayola® Crayons and Crayola Colored Pencils.
2. 2. With Crayola Scissors, cut another piece of paper into strips. Fold strips in half and glue the flaps onto the larger paper at the top and sides with a Crayola Glue Stick.
3. 3. On the outside of the folded flaps, draw one weather scene, such as sunshine, rain, clouds, or snow.
4. 4. Open the flaps and draw a changing weather scene on the inside.
5. 5. To make your picture shine, add Crayola Glitter Glue.

When & Where

"We went outside to learn about the weather first hand. Then we wrote riddles about our scenes."
- Tevin J., after-school club adviser.

"We have our weather scenes on the fridge. Every day the girls open or close a flap to reflect the weather."
- Rosemarie D., mom of 9-year-old twins.

Interesting Info

French artist Claude Monet, famous for landscape paintings such as "Poppyfields," worked on several paintings at one time. As the weather changed, he would switch from canvas to canvas.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

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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