Ghastly, Ghostly Noises

crayola supplies

Paint Brushes
Washable Kid's Paint
No-Run School Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors

household supplies

recycled newspaper
recycled boxes
yarn
craft sticks
paper towels
sharp knife (for adult use only!)
container(s) of water
seeds

Why

Looking for a fun activity for Halloween, Mardi Gras, or the New Year? Kids can make noisemakers ahead of time to give as party favors.

Steps

1. Collect several small recycled boxes, such as individual-serving cereal boxes. Inside each box, place outdated seeds (dry pumpkin seeds are great!) or other recycled items that rattle. Seal box flaps securely with Crayola® School Glue. Dry.
2. Cover your work area with recycled newspaper. Paint boxes with Crayola Washable Kid's Paint and Paint Brushes. Dry.
3. Use more paint to create funny or scary faces, or other holiday designs such as spiders, New Year's confetti, or Mardi Gras masks. Dry.
4. Cut yarn in small pieces, tie together, and glue on top to form hair or spider legs.
5. Ask an adult to make a small slit in each box bottom. Place glue on craft sticks and insert inside boxes to form handles. Add more glue on the outside to seal handles securely. Dry.

When & Where

"Our children were delighted to make these noisemakers. We use them when we sing Halloween songs."
- Mattias P., pre-Kindergarten student teacher.

"All of our Chinese New Year's party guests made noisemakers to take home as a favor."
- XiXi S., mother of children ages 7 and 8.

Interesting Info

Did you know that in Italy, La Befana, a kindly witch, rides a broomstick down the chimney to deliver toys into the stockings of Italian children?

Safety Guidelines

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

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

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.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

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