Inside the Princess's Palace

Why

Catapult kids to the time of knights and chivalry as they create an imaginary castle! Start the royal treatment by reading Nora's Castle or fairy tales.


Steps

1. With Crayola® Scissors, snip off the top of a large sheet of construction paper so it looks like a palace or castle.

2. With Crayola Construction Paper Crayons, draw several windows, doors, and other architectural features.

3. Cut hinged windows or doors--leave one side attached so you can open and close them. An adult may need to help you get started.

4. Cut pieces of more construction paper a little bigger than your window and door openings. Draw a scene on each one. Think about what might be happening inside the palace. Is the princess looking out her window? Is a knight getting ready to defend the castle? Is the king counting gold? What goes on inside the princess's palace is up to you and your imagination!

5. Place the palace drawing face down with the windows and doors closed. Glue around the outside edges of each door and window with a Crayola Glue Stick. Place the scenes face down on the glue. When the doors and windows are opened from the other side, your scenes will appear.

6. Finish decorating your castle with Crayola Glitter Glue. Dry.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

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
  • Construction Paper™ Crayons
  • Glue Sticks
  • Glitter Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
  • Construction Paper

Where & When

"My kids had the windows and doors tell a story in sequence. Then they added stick puppets to continue the action."
Ani H., mom of children ages 7 and 9.

"We studied medieval times, and kids created realistic scenes of castle life. It was a fun way for them to show what they learned."
Brent D., after-school mentor.


Interesting Info

The first castles were wooden towers built on hills. Wood fences and walls extended down and around the town for protection from enemies.