Dancing Wand

Why

Spin like a ballerina! Stomp like a rock star! Fly like a fairy! You can be anything you want to be with your Dancing Wand.

Steps

1. As soon as you hear a good beat or flowing melody, do you move with the music? Here's a way to add something special to your dance.

2. Decorate a recycled paper towel roll using Crayola® Gel Markers. Make designs that go all the way around the roll.

3. Tear at least two long strips of colorful crepe paper. Beautify them with markers also.

4. Wrap the ends of the crepe paper around the top of the tube. Attach with masking tape. You're ready to dance!

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.

Recycled Cardboard Tubes—Use paper towel tubes, gift-wrap tubes, or long cardboard tubes that can be cut to any length. Health professionals caution against using recycled toilet paper tubes for arts & crafts projects because of the potential fecal contamination.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Gel Markers
household supplies
  • masking tape
  • crepe paper
  • recycled gift wrap or paper towel roll

Where & When

"These wands are like coloring in the air. My daughter makes circles, zigzags, and wigglies. She feels SO grown-up!"
Mieko T., mother of 3-year-old.

"We use this craft at our summer reading fair. With these props, everyone is always up and dancing!"
Bernice J., children's librarian.


Interesting Info

Only men were dancers in early ballet. Women's clothing was too big, heavy, and tight to allow them enough movement. Men were allowed to wear tights, so they could run, jump, and dance.