Rainbow Fishing Game

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Why

Put up a "Gone Fishing" sign! Play this fun fishing game-you create it with Crayola® Twistables™.

Steps

  1. 1. Watch different fish. Notice how some fish are long and sleek while others are round and chubby. See the beautiful rainbow colors and interesting patterns. They help to disguise and camouflage fish so they can catch food and hide from enemies.
  2. 2. On construction paper, use Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils to draw about eight or 10 of your favorite fish. Use Crayola Twistables to color in the beautiful patterns and rainbow colors. Rub gently with a bit of paper towel to make the colors gleam as they would under water.
  3. 3. Use Crayola Scissors to cut out your fish. Trace your finished fish on more paper. Color a second set of fish to match the first set. Polish. Cut out. Slip a paper clip on the end of each fish.
  4. 4. To make a fishing hole, use a recycled oatmeal box, plastic coffee can, or similar container.
  5. 5. Cut construction paper to cover the outside of your fishing hole. Use your colored pencils and Twistables to draw waves or ripples on the paper. Wrap the paper around the container and tape firmly in place. Place all the fish in the fishing hole.
  6. 6. Use the tubes from your Twistables to make fishing poles. For each pole, cut a length of string about 18 inches (45 cm). Tie one end on the end of a Twistables tube and tape to seal. Tie or tape a small magnet at the other end. You're ready to go fishing!
  7. 7. To play, take turns holding your pole over the water and trying to hook a fish. Each person has two turns, and if they catch matching fish, they keep them. The person with the most pairs of fish at the end of the game, wins.
  8. 8. Use your imagination to create new fishing games. Write numbers on the backs of fish, so the person with the highest sum is the winner. Use the game to match states and their capitals, or practice multiplication tables. Have fun thinking up more ways to use your new game!

When & Where

"We even use our fishing game to help make decisions such as picking which movie to see or what to have for dinner."
- Cody G., father of 6- and 8-year-olds.

"We spent all morning at the aquarium, drawing and coloring fish. We use them for matching games."
- Solmary E., home-school parent of 7- and 9-year-olds.

Interesting Info

There are more fish species( 28,000) than any other species on earth. One of the many interesting fish species is the white sturgeon. White sturgeons are living dinosaurs. They evolved 200,000 years ago, and are the largest fresh water fish in North America. They reach a maximum size of 18 feet and 2,000 pounds. They can live to be more than 100 years old.

Safety Guidelines

Magnets— WARNING: Only use common magnets that have a weak attractive force, for example, magnetic tape or flexible refrigerator magnets. Never use permanent, high-attractive-force magnets, for example, rare earth magnets or magnets used in motors. If the magnet is small, follow the small parts guidance. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Recycled Containers—Must be clean and safe. Do not use containers that contained bleach or other harmful chemicals (for example, household cleaners, dishwasher or laundry detergents). Do not use recycled metal cans that have sharp edges (for example, lids removed by household can openers).

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.

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.

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