Shape Shield

crayola supplies

Color Wonder™ Markers
Color Wonder™ Paper
No-Run School Glue

household supplies

paper towels
ribbon

Why

Draw toys and tear fringe to make this shapely wallhanging shield. Crayola® Color Wonder™ keeps color on the paper---and off small hands!

Steps

1. Knights often carried shields with symbols. To make your own imaginary shield to hang, fold the bottom third of a sheet of Crayola Color Wonder Paper. Unfold.
2. Draw several of your toys or other interesting shapes on the top of the paper with Color Wonder Markers. Overlap shapes for an interesting effect.
3. Color in the shapes with Color Wonder Markers.
4. Fringe the plain paper from the bottom up to the fold line by tearing strips. Color each fringe strip using Color Wonder Markers.
5. Glue ribbon to the back of your shield with Crayola School Glue. Dry. Hang your Shape Shield above your toy shelf or on the wall.

When & Where

"We have Shape Shields hanging on almost every doorknob in the house!"
- Aiken O., father of children ages 3, 4, and 7.

"Our twins used their hands as tracing shapes. They made their Shape Shields while riding in the car."
- Harb & Maryam S., parents of 5-year-olds.

Interesting Info

Knights in medieval times often wore a coat of arms over their armor. Designs, shapes, and symbols were stitched on the coat of arms with colorful thread. The symbols, sometimes called charges, helped others identify the knight or the knight's family.

Safety Guidelines

Color Wonder™—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

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.