Crayon Critters

Where do you find interesting creatures? You can find them in nature, in your imagination—or even waiting inside a box of crayons.

1. Where have you found interesting creatures? Under rocks? Flying by your ear? Or in your imagination? Now you can almost make them come to life.

2. Pick a Crayola® Crayon for the body of your creature. Cut chenille stems (long enough to wrap around the crayon) with Crayola Scissors for legs and antennae. Bend and shape chenille stems to support the crayon creature’s body.

3. Cut out shapes from construction paper for wings or other parts. Decorate with Crayola Crayons. Stick to chenille stems with Crayola School Glue. Air-dry before twisting chenille stems around crayon.

4. Make eyes and other body parts from paper, crayons, and other craft items.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Sharp Point— CAUTION: Contains a functional sharp point and should not be used by children under 4 years. Close adult supervision is required and adult assistance may be needed.

Small Parts— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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.

Circus Centerpiece

Fluffy Bunny Puppet

Polka Dots on Your Palm

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Crayons
• No-Run School Glue
• Blunt-Tip Scissors
• Construction Paper

household supplies

• chenille sticks
• decorative craft items

"My children’s critters are crawling all over my desk. Their art is a great icebreaker for my clients."
Brandon S., dad of twin 8-year-olds.

"I volunteer with children who have special needs. This project really appealed to their imaginations and sense of touch."
Newala R., artist.

Critter comes from the word creature. Children’s author Mercer Mayer created a character named Little Critter. It is difficult to tell what kind of animal it is or even if it’s a boy or a girl. Maybe that’s why the author called it a critter. Little Critter does things that Mayer remembered doing as a child.