Dance-Around Clown

Why

Create a clown that's fancy, funny, and friendly! Make your clown kick his legs, flap his arms, and wiggle all over.

Steps

1. Using Crayola® Scissors, cut out several sizes of circles and ovals from recycled file folders. Arrange them to resemble a clown.

2. Attach clown parts together with brads.

3. Decorate the clown with Crayola Washable Markers. Draw a face and clothing details. Use buttons and decorative craft items to make your clown festive. Cut yarn for hair. Attach with Crayola School Glue. Air-dry flat before your jump around with your clown!

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.

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.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Markers
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • yarn
  • recycled file folders
  • decorative craft items
  • brads

Where & When

"The kids danced right along with their clowns at our family’s Purim celebration!"
Mark K., dad of 5- and 7-year-olds.

"My daughter sent her clown to her grandparents with a letter about the circus. They displayed it on their front door."
Susanne M., mother of 6-year-old.


Interesting Info

A circus is a live production that features acts by a cast of animals, acrobats, and clowns. A circus is usually held in a huge tent, with several "rings" or stages, and showcases many different types of acts and daring feats.