Picnic Plate Paddle Game

crayola supplies

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

household supplies

• recycled newspaper
• Party Express paper plates
• craft sticks
• container(s) of water

Why

Life's a picnic when there are fun things to make and play with kids. Make two sets of these paddles, crumple up paper for a ball, and everyone can get up to the plate.

Steps

1. 1. Spread newspaper over your work area. Place four heavy paper plates upside down on the newspaper. Paint plates with Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint and Paint Brushes. Dry.
2. 2. Add more designs and decorate the craft stick handles with Crayola® Washable Markers.
3. 3. With Crayola® School Glue, glue craft sticks to the inside bottom of two plates. Glue handles and plain plates together with decorated sides facing out. Dry.

When & Where

"We crumpled up aluminum foil to use as balls and had an instant game at our family reunion."
- Jake H., dad of two children ages 4 and 10.

"This was a big hit at Make-a-Game Day. Younger kids finger-painted designs. Older kids drew point zones on the plates."
- Tatiana R., camp counselor.

Interesting Info

The classic song "Teddy Bear's Picnic" was written by Jimmy Kennedy and John W. Bratton in 1932. The song has caught on with children of every generation since and has been recorded by such popular singers as Jerry Garcia and Anne Murray.

Safety Guidelines

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

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points

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