Family Badges

Why

Display your heritage! Make your own badges to celebrate your family's coat of arms.

Steps

1. Cut a circle, square, or shield from a recycled file folder with Crayola® Scissors.

2. Divide the shape into a few sections using Crayola Washable Markers. Fill each section with different designs to represent your family's favorite things such as foods, activities, and your name.

3. Create personalized badges for each member of your family, too. Include the person's favorite color, food, and hobbies on each badge. Write names on each badge.

4. Glue colored yarn to the back of each badge with Crayola School Glue. Attach the yarn ends with a piece of clear adhesive tape. Dry before wearing or displaying.

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
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • yarn
  • clear plastic adhesive
  • recycled file folders

Where & When

"I really needed a simple project for our family life unit. This did the trick."
Felicia T., religious school teacher.

"Making badges was a great way for families to get to know each other."
Susan B., Scout den mother.

"We made these with paper plates at our family reunion. Did we learn a lot about each other!"
Margaret M., grandmother.


Interesting Info

Genealogy, the study of family lineage, is a fast-growing hobby. To find out how to trace your family's roots use the Internet, or visit the library or historical society for books and information. Make a family tree by interviewing older members of your family.