Bean Beginnings
Fairy tales are filled with delights. Explore Jack and the Beanstalk beyond "Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum" and sprout your own beans-real or imaginary.
1. If you haven't heard it already, read the fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk with a family member. What do you think it says about life being an adventure? What kind of kid was Jack that magic entered his life? Jack was willing to try something new and different, he trusted people, and he was brave. What would you do if you were Jack?
2. Find out how real bean plants grow. Look at a bean seed up close. Does it look alive? Capable of transforming into a growing, moving thing?
3. Cut construction paper to wrap around a paper cup with Crayola® Scissors. With Crayola Markers, draw Jack and some magic seeds being sparked into enchantment. Use Crayola Glitter Glue to add sparkle. Allow to dry. Wrap your drawing around the cup and attach it with a Crayola Glue Stick.
4. To plant your own bean seeds, cover your work area with newspaper. Fill the paper cup with potting soil. Gently press two or three seeds into the soil. Place in the sun and water regularly. Sketch your plant's progress and measure its growth, or make a new imaginary plant each day to show how your bean changes.
5. To make an imaginary plant, create a bean stalk with chenille sticks. Attach green construction paper leaves on the stem with Crayola School Glue. Draw veins on the leaves. Each day, add more chenille stems and larger leaves as your stalk "grows" just like Jack's!
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
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.
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