Dazzling School Dance Poster

Why

What’s up? With this eye-catching poster, everyone will know where and when your dance or any BIG event is being held!

Steps

1. Design a poster to dazzle everyone—and boost attendance at your event! These are some basic tips for putting a promotional piece together.

2. First, decide what information needs to go on the poster. What words (date, time, place, dress code) are essential? What pictures or designs might help get the message across? Then select construction paper colors.

3. Use Crayola Scissors to cut out the letters and designs you want for your poster. Be creative and add a 3-D effect by using a second paper color to back your letters! Cut out an interesting border, perhaps one with see-through cuts.

4. Try several different layouts. Add more cutouts if it looks too plain. When your layout looks just right, glue all of the pieces in place on foam board.

5. Add finishing touches with Crayola Washable Markers. Set off your message with sparkly Glitter Glue! Air-dry the glue.

6. Enjoy the dance, spelling bee, or any occasion!

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.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Glue Sticks
  • Pointed Tip Scissors
  • Construction Paper
household supplies
  • posterboard
  • ruler or straight-edge (optional)
  • foam board

Where & When

"My son created a school dance poster with complete confidence. "
Kevin P., father of 14-year-old.

"I was amazed at how much better this poster looked than my daughter’s other school assignments. "
Annalise D., mother of 10-year-old.


Interesting Info

In the 1950s and 60s, school dances were called sock hops. Why? The dances were often held in school gyms. Teens danced in their socks to keep from scratching the floor. The music was usually on records. In 1958, the most popular song was “At the Hop.” Ask your grandparents to reminisce about these fun dances and play some of their favorite tunes from that era.