Idea Inventors
This hand-made folder is a brainchild for budding inventors. Inspire kids to think great thoughts and gather information with this clever organizer.
1. Create a folder to hold your ideas by folding flap up from the bottom of a large piece of construction paper. Then fold the paper lengthwise in half to make a folder with a pocket to store your ideas and drawings.
2. To make a printing plate to decorate your folder cover, scratch an invention symbol into a recycled foam produce tray with a craft stick or plastic dinnerware. Draw backwards so your design or words will print properly. Cover your work area with recycled newspaper.
3. Pour Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint onto the printing plate and spread with the craft stick. Press the folder cover onto the paint to print the design. Dry.
4. Add more designs with Crayola Crayons.
5. Write about and illustrate your great ideas. Store them in your Idea Inventors folder.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.
Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.
Modeling Tools—Use the least dangerous point or edge sufficient to do the job. For example, craft sticks, plastic knives and forks, and cookie cutters can cut or carve modeling materials.
Recycled Foam Produce Trays—Wash in hot, soapy water. No meat or poultry trays should be used.
Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points
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