Fairy Fairy Tales

crayola supplies

Super Tips Washable Markers

household supplies

lined story paper

Why

Magic is in the air! Dance with the fairies! Share their tales! But don't speak their names. These imaginary creatures inspire creative storytelling and art.

Steps

1. Read several fairy tales. You'll find that magic plays a part in each one. Do you believe in fairies, or wish they existed? Seeing fairies might help, but not everyone has seen fairies, for they are very shy creatures. If they did exist, what kind of tales do you imagine fairies tell each other? Would they be called human tales?
2. With Crayola® Washable Super Tips Markers, draw fairies you imagine. Show where they live and some of their favorite activities.
3. Write an original story about your fairies. Include some of their magic words. But remember---fairies don't like to have their names spoken aloud!

When & Where

"For my daughters' birthday, guests dressed as fairies and elves. They drew fairy families and told tales. Magical!"
- Madhur A., mom of 8-year old twins.

"My Irish Granny filled our kids' heads with stories about the wee folk. They drew for hours, and sent her their best."
- Paddy T. , dad of 4- and 6-year-olds.

Interesting Info

There are many different kinds of fairies. Where they live and what they do helps to determine what type of magical creature they are. Find out about brownies, pixies, elves, imps, leprechauns, gnomes, and water sprites. Some are mischievous, others helpful. Some live in the ground, others might be near your house.