Celebrate Independence!
Draw a bigger than life flag on a safe sidewalk! Show patriotism on your country’s independence day or any holiday with a festive flag!
1. Create any flag you wish, outdoors. Find out what your flag’s symbols mean. For a challenge, draw your flag with a wave, as if the wind were blowing through it. Ask an adult to help find a safe, large concrete or asphalt area at least 6 months old. Ask permission. Test a small area to make sure paint does not stain. Here’s one way to make a U.S. flag.
2. Draw stars. Outline a rectangle with Crayola® Sidewalk Chalk. Draw the blue rectangle in the upper left corner. The stars stand for the 50 states. Line up stars in 5 horizontal rows of 6 stars, with 4 rows of 5 stars between them. Color in the blue.
3. Paint stripes. Sketch 13 stripes, starting with red stripes at the top and bottom. The 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes stand for the original 13 colonies. Color stripes with Crayola Sidewalk Paint and the paint roller.
4. Use the Crayola So Big Brush to outline or fill in important areas of your flag. Use a garden hose or rain to wash off the flag within 2 weeks.
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.
Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.
Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.
Outdoor Crafts—Choose safe outdoor areas, away from traffic and dangerous equipment. Close adult supervision is required.
Sponges and Foam—Sponges, foam, and other expandable materials should not be used with children 3 years old and younger.
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