Misty Mountains

crayola supplies

Paint Brushes
Crayons
Washable Kid's Paint
Construction Paper

household supplies

recycled newspaper
white paper
stapler and staples
paper towels
container(s) of water

Why

Encourage higher-thinking skills with a Misty Mountains book. It hits all the high points in physical geography.

Steps

1. Have you noticed that as mountains get higher, the landscape, climate, and wildlife changes? Trees thin out toward the top and, on very high summits, snow and ice remain year-round.
2. Fold a piece of black construction paper in half to make a book cover. With Crayola® Crayons, draw mountain peaks rising nearly to the top of your book cover. Color in the landscape with tree lines and different layers of rock. Leave the tips, sides, and other areas open to create a snowline.
3. Spread newspaper over your work area. Use Crayola Paint Brushes to add blue and white Crayola Washable Kid's Paint to create snow-tipped mountains. Mix paints to create snow and shadows. Dry.
4. Fold several pieces of white paper inside the cover and ask an adult to staple together to form your book.

When & Where

"Road trips are a lot more enjoyable when the kids take their Misty Mountain books along to draw the scenery."
- Colton V., dad of kids ages 9 and 11.

"Our camp is perched atop a mountain, so this is a perfect opening craft. Kids fill their books with landscapes by week's end."
- Zenabeth H., camp counselor.

Interesting Info

Mount Everest, on the border of Nepal and Tibet, is the highest mountain in the world at more than 29,000 feet (8840 m). The mountain is growing slightly higher each year due to natural geological forces. The peak time for climbing this rugged mountain is in May.

Safety Guidelines

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

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