Buried Treasure

Why

Kids can store hand-made treasures in their very own chest. Play treasure hunt and cook up adventures on the high seas or ancient pyramids.

Steps

1. Cover a small recycled box with a piece of colorful wrapping paper. Attach with Crayola® School Glue. This is your treasure chest.

2. Using Crayola Crayons or Crayola Markers, draw a collection of jewels and other treasures on white paper to fill your treasure chest. Use Crayola Glitter Glue to add shiny details to the jewels.

3. Cut out the jewels with Crayola Scissors and fill the treasure chest.

Safety Guidelines

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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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Glitter Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
  • Construction Paper
household supplies
  • recycled wrapping paper
  • recycled cardboard box

Where & When

"We used this as both a craft and a fun game at my son's birthday party."
Simran V., mom of 6-year-old.

"My daughter enjoys showing everyone her buried treasure."
Hannah R., mom of 5-year-old.


Interesting Info

William "Captain" Kidd was a famous 17th century pirate. Kidd was the subject of many stories, including one by Edgar Allan Poe called "The Gold Bug." Legend says his treasure is still buried and people have been searching for it for hundreds of years.