Crocodile Crayon Drop Game

crayola supplies

Metallic FX Crayons
Construction Paper™ Crayons
No-Run School Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

recycled milk cartons

Why

Your young party-planners prepare this crayon-eating crocodile a day or two ahead. This updated version of Drop the Clothespin game is a sure hit!

Steps

1. Ask an adult to cut off the top of a quart milk carton with Crayola® Scissors, and to cut a long triangle from two opposite sides of the carton to look like a crocodile's mouth.
2. Cut green construction paper to cover the entire carton. Use Crayola Construction Paper Crayons or Crayola Metallic FX Crayons to design the crocodile's head. Attach with Crayola School Glue.
3. Design big crocodile eyes with crayons. Cut and glue them near the base of the carton. Cut pointed teeth from construction paper and glue to the inside of the crocodile's mouth.
4. Cut out the rest of the crocodile's body from construction paper. Design a bumpy back and scaly legs with crayons. Glue the carton onto the body so the crocodile appears to be looking up at you with its wide-open mouth. Dry.
5. To play the game, stand above the crocodile. Try to drop crayons into the crocodile's mouth.

When & Where

"My grandchildren played this game long after the birthday party ended. Now they're always eager to pick up their crayons!"
- Ilona D., grandmother of four.

"Our crocodile concentrated the party excitement. Kids warned each other not to get too close to the croc's big teeth!"
- Dazhon B., dad of kids ages 5 and 6.

Interesting Info

Nile crocodiles who live in Africa can grow up to about 20 feet (6 meters) long and weigh nearly 2,000 pounds (1 metric ton). Surprisingly, their eggs are really tiny, about the size of a chicken egg. These giant crocs can live for up to a century.

Safety Guidelines

Recycled Containers—Must be clean and safe. Do not use containers that contained bleach or other harmful chemicals (for example, household cleaners, dishwasher or laundry detergents). Do not use recycled metal cans that have sharp edges (for example, lids removed by household can openers).

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.