Footprint Fun

Why

Use your hand to make footprints! There are no smelly feet—and no mess—with Crayola® Color Wonder™ Fingerpaints.

Steps

1. Footprints are fun! Here’s a cool way to make themwithout taking your socks off!

2. Make a fist with your hand. Use a finger from your other hand to coat the outside edge of your fist (the side with your pinky) with Crayola Color Wonder Fingerpaint.

3. Press your painted fist on the Color Wonder Paper. The shape you made looks just like a foot!

4. Add a big toe and 4 smaller toes with your fingertips. Use the same colors, or different ones. Just wipe your hand on a paper towel before you change colors.

5. Make a whole collection of "footprints" (left and right), just like you’d see in the sand at the beach. Air-dry your footprints.

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.

Color Wonder™—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Color Wonder™ Fingerpaints
  • Color Wonder™ Paper
household supplies
  • paper towels

Where & When

"The children think this is magical! They love making footprints with their hands. And there’s no mess!"
Justine Y., nursery school aide.

"We used these footprints to make a colorful path to our annual art show. The kids had a blast."
Ishmael Z., parent volunteer.


Interesting Info

Some ancient fossils were created when dinosaurs left their footprints in mud. These fossils give us priceless information about the past.