Count Your Blessings
November is all about celebrating things you are thankful for, from special things like families to common things like a fresh new piece of paper to draw on! Here’s a creative way for children of all ages to build Thanksgiving artwork Moms will love to display for everyone to see!
1. Start with a poster frame. Have a grown up open the frame.
2. Older children or a grown up can measure and cut fall-patterned giftwrap to fit inside the frame. Use Crayola Scissors to cut paper to size.
3. Kids make handprints using Crayola Color Wonder Fingerpaint on Color Wonder paper. Cover hands with Color Wonder Fingerpaint colors. Stamp hands on Color Wonder paper. Dry.
4. Cut or tear out handprints and arrange them around the border of the gift wrap. Use a Crayola Glue Stick to attach handprints to gift wrap.
5. Have a grown up re-assemble the frame to display the handprints on the giftwrap.
6. Older children and grown-ups can work together to tape ribbons tightly across the frame.
7. Clip little clothespins on the ribbons.
8. Set up a "thank you" station in your kitchen or playroom. Cut Color Wonder Paper in half and quarter sheets. Save them in a basket with Color Wonder Markers and Fingerpaints.
9. Hang the framed handprint artwork on a wall that is accessible to children.
10. Each day invite family members to think of things they are thankful for. Create artwork to represent each blessing. Display by clipping artwork onto ribbons.
11. Practice counting the blessings with younger artists and challenge older artists to see how many blessings they can clip to their ribbons!
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.
Color Wonder™—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.
Mirrors, Picture Frames, and Plant Pots—Close adult supervision is required when children use craft materials that could shatter or break. Handheld mirrors, picture frames with glass, ceramic pots, and similar breakable items may be used only by children 8 years and older. For children 7 years and younger, use unbreakable materials such as wood or sturdy plastic picture frames, unbreakable mirrors, and plant pots that will not shatter into sharp edges.
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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