Rocket to Outer Space

crayola supplies

Gel Markers
Glue Sticks
No-Run School Glue
Glitter Glue
Pointed Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

aluminum foil
chenille sticks
recycled gift wrap or paper towel roll

Why

Create your own space adventures. This recycled rocket takes you out of this world---fast!

Steps

1. Ever wished you could travel in outer space? Use your imagination to build a Rocket to Outer Space. Make several different ones for a whole fleet!
2. Choose a recycled cardboard tube. Cut it to the length you want for your rocket with Crayola® Scissors.
3. Use Crayola Gel Markers to fill plain paper with colors. Make random marks to show your rocket whooshing through space. Or draw replicas of rockets you know about.
4. Cut the paper to fit your tube. Use Crayola Glue Sticks to attach it.
5. Cut a rocket cone from aluminum foil or metallic paper. Glue the cone edges together. Glue the cone to the rocket with Crayola School Glue. Stand up to dry.
6. To create fins, cut several slits in the bottom edge of your rocket. Cut triangular wedges from metallic paper or aluminum foil. Insert them into the slits and glue in place.
7. For a smoky trail, add a few chenille stems to another slit in the base of your rocket. Wrap them around a crayon to curl. Remove the crayon. If you prefer, use fluffed cotton balls for smoke.
8. Decorate the outside of your Rocket to Outer Space with Crayola Glitter Glue for a sparkly effect. Dry.
9. You're ready to blast off! Which galaxy will it be today?

When & Where

"Campers made scale-model replicas of real rockets. They decorated them using pictures as a guide."
- Vaughn R., camp counselor.

"Our kids started with a moon. They kept adding new gear---planets, launch pads, aliens, and a space station."
- Mika S., mother of ages 7, 8, and 11.

Interesting Info

The first rocket ships weren't built for human space travel. They were used to gather information, such as details about the Earth's atmosphere, weather, and the moon.

Safety Guidelines

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

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.