Red Dog Dance

crayola supplies

Washable Kid's Paint
So Big® Brush
Giant Marker and Watercolor Pad

household supplies

recycled newspaper
paper towels
container(s) of water

Why

Everyone loves Clifford! Paint your own lovable red pooch doing a big-hearted doggy dance.

Steps

1. Have you read Clifford the Big Red Dog? Or any Clifford books? What an imagination author Norman Bridwell must have to create a huge red dog like Clifford!
2. Do you think Clifford would get into so many scrapes if he were little or another color? Would he be able to help other people as much as he does?
3. What do you think Clifford's size stands for? Could it be the great love that his owner, Emily Elizabeth, has for him? Do you have a dog you love, either real or in books or movies? Create a red dog of your own.
4. Cover your art area with recycled newspaper. Get out your red Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint and a Crayola So Big Brush.
5. Paint a picture of a red dog. What is your dog doing? Is it dancing? Sniffing? Begging? Lay flat to air dry your painting.
6. If you like add a other paint colors for a collar, eyes, or markings. Air dry again.

When & Where

"We went to the animal shelter after reading a Clifford book. Red dogs are now dancing all around the house!"
- Jose G., dad of 3-, 5- and 8-year-olds.

"I bring a Clifford book along wherever I baby sit. Kids are always eager to paint red dogs."
- Meghan M., teenage babysitter.

Interesting Info

There are many different breeds of red dogs, such as Irish Setter, Red Rover Retriever, Thai Ridgeback, Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, and Red Poodle.

Safety Guidelines

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.