Bright New Year Mobile

crayola supplies

Colored Pencils
Gel Markers
No-Run School Glue
Glitter Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

hole punch
ribbon
recycled foam produce trays

Why

Kids are eager to help decorate your home for a New Year's Eve get-together! This whimsical mobile adds glitz to any decor.

Steps

1. With Crayola® Scissors, cut a rectangle of black construction paper slightly larger than a recycled produce tray. With Crayola Colored Pencils, write the numerals or characters for the new year in large block letters. Fill in numerals with Gel Markers. Outline with Crayola Glitter Glue. Dry. Attach to the flat side of the produce tray with Crayola School Glue. Dry.
2. Cut four pieces of black construction paper about the size of your hand. Cover both sides with gel marker colors and dots of glitter glue. Dry. Start at an outside edge to cut around and around the paper, moving toward the center, to make streamers. Glue streamers to the back of the produce tray.
3. Cut a long narrow piece of black construction paper and decorate it with gel markers. Attach it behind the produce tray with some of it showing above the year and some below.
4. Cut new year symbols such as a paper horn and party hat. Decorate with gel markers and accent with glitter glue. Dry. Glue them on the mobile. Dry. Punch a hole on top and hang with ribbon.

When & Where

"This was a wonderful New Year's activity for our family! We received so many compliments!"
- Kedron P., mother of children ages 9 and 11.

"Kids chose new year symbols to reflect their family heritages. Chinese dragons, firecrackers, and dumplings were popular."
- Rosario S., scout leader.

Interesting Info

New York's New Year's Eve ball is made of aluminum, weighs more than 500 pounds (227 kg), and is six feet (2 m) in diameter. It is owned by and housed year-round in One Times Square, the building from which the ball is lowered at midnight each December 31.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Recycled Foam Produce Trays—Wash in hot, soapy water. No meat or poultry trays should be used.

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.