Birds of a Feather

crayola supplies

• Paint Brushes
• Markers
• Washable Kid's Paint
• No-Run School Glue

household supplies

• recycled newspaper
• craft eyes
• recycled boxes
• craft feathers
• paper towels
• chenille sticks
• cotton balls
• container(s) of water

Why

Your children will be flocking to make these decorative bird boxes that let their imaginations fly. Kids create their own unique 'nest' for keepsakes.

Steps

1. 1. Spread newspaper over your work area. Paint a small recycled cardboard box and lid with Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint and Paint Brushes. Jewelry or stationery-size boxes work best. Dry.
2. 2. With Crayola School Glue, glue together pompoms to form a bird on the box lid. An option can be to color cotton balls with Crayola Washable Markers.
3. 3. Attach craft feathers, craft eyes, and chenille sticks for wings and feathers.

When & Where

"Students made these beautiful boxes as a creative alternative to Easter baskets."
- Samira R., religious school volunteer.

"Kids wrote things they enjoyed about camp on slips of paper and put them in their boxes. There were tears and laughter at closing ceremonies."
- Jared T., camp counselor.

Interesting Info

Did you know that birds are the closest living relatives to dinosaurs?

Safety Guidelines

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

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