Glittering Poinsettia Card

crayola supplies

Paint Brushes
Erasable Colored Pencils
Washable Kid's Paint
No-Run School Glue
Glitter Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

recycled newspaper
paper towels
container(s) of water

Why

Kids dazzle friends and family with their holiday greetings. Where are the poinsettias' flowers?

Steps

1. Find information about the history and legends of poinsettias. You'll discover that the red, pink, or white parts of the plant are actually colored bracts, or modified leaves. The poinsettia's flowers are the smaller clusters in the middle of these bracts.
2. Cover your work area with recycled newspaper. Paint one sheet of construction paper with red or pink, and another with green, using Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint and Paint Brushes. Dry.
3. With a Crayola Erasable Colored Pencil, sketch poinsettia bracts on the back of the red or pink sheet. Sketch leaves on the back of the green sheet. Cut them out with Crayola Scissors. Roll some of the colored bracts around a pencil so they curl slightly.
4. Fold construction paper to form your card. With Crayola School Glue, attach the leaves and bracts to the card. Drop Crayola Glitter Glue in the center for glittering flower clusters and pollen. Dry.
5. Write a seasonal message on the front and inside the card.

When & Where

"Kids are always eager to use glitter glue. Now they feel so knowledgeable about poinsettia parts."
- KaSandra F., Saturday art class instructor.

"We all learned about poinsettias! In Chile and Peru they're known as the Crown of the Andes."
- Shamal C., mother of children ages 5, 7, and 10.

Interesting Info

Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, was responsible for the purchase of Texas from Mexico. Although Poinsett had an outstanding career as a U.S. Congressman and ambassador, he will always be remembered for introducing the poinsettia into the United States.

Safety Guidelines

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

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.