Flying Foam Airplanes
How do airplanes stay in the sky? Kids' creativity flies high when they experiment with basic aerodynamics.
1. Discover the hundreds of different kinds of airplanes there are. Find out about how airplanes fly. Use these ideas to invent your own planes! This is just one idea.
2. With Crayola® Scissors, cut slits at both ends of a cardboard tube. Cut pieces of foam to form the nose and tail of the plane, and slide them through the slits. Cut a small slit in front of the tail and add a foam stabilizer. Cut foam into two wings. Cut a slit into each side of the cardboard roll. Insert wings into slits.
3. Use Crayola School Glue to secure loose airplane parts.
4. Cover your work area with newspaper. Using Crayola Washable Kid's Paint and Crayola Paint Brushes, color and decorate your airplane with windows and a name or logo. Dry.
5. With an adult, choose an outdoor paved area that is clean, safe, and free from traffic. With Crayola Sidewalk Paint and a brush, design a hangar and landing strip for your plane. See how well it can fly!
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.
Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.
Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.
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.
Recycled Foam Produce Trays—Wash in hot, soapy water. No meat or poultry trays should be used.
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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