Black Cat Window Watcher

crayola supplies

household supplies

Why

Black cats are a hauntingly good way to decorate for Halloween. Kids jump to create this Black Cat Window Watcher with glowing green eyes.

Steps

  1. 1. On recycled file folders, use Crayola® Washable Markers to draw a cat's body. Draw a separate tail, head, and legs. Use a black marker to color the fur patterns. Cut out the cat parts with Crayola Scissors.
  2. 2. Cover a table with recycled newspaper. Use a damp Crayola Paint Brush to blend the marker colors into soft, furry areas. Dry.
  3. 3. Glue cat parts to the torso with Crayola School Glue. Dry. Spread out the legs so your cat will be free standing.
  4. 4. Use Glow-in-the-Dark Silly Putty to form eyes. If you like, press a pretend jewel into the eyes, or glue chenille stick whiskers to your cat.

When & Where

"My daughter made a Black Cat Window Watcher for the animal shelter's front window. Our patrons love it!"
- Gerardo F., animal shelter volunteer.

"Our calico cat sits in the window next to the Black Cat that my boys made. What a pair they make!"
- Lekenya J., mom of 8- and 10-year olds.

Interesting Info

There are about 100 different breeds of cats. The Egyptian word for cat is mau (meow?) which means to see.

Safety Guidelines

Silly Putty®— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Direct contact can cause product to stick to hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes. Not intended for use as earplugs.

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.

Windows—Be sure windows are securely closed and locked before decorating. An adult must closely supervise the activity.

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