Lights in the Dark

This illuminating idea is great to celebrate Diwali, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, Day of the Dead, or any holiday that shines on your family.

1. Spread newspaper over your work area.

2. Pour yellow and white Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint on foam produce trays or other disposable containers.

3. Dip a sponge or bath scrunchy in paint. Gently press onto black or dark blue construction paper to make tiny flecks and patterns that resemble twinkling lights. Or spatter paint on a clean recycled toothbrush with your thumb. Dry.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Recycled Foam Produce Trays—Wash in hot, soapy water. No meat or poultry trays should be used.

Sponges and Foam—Sponges, foam, and other expandable materials should not be used with children 3 years old and younger.

Which Witch Treat Tray

Glue-Lined Landscapes

Birthday Bouquet

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Washable Kid's Paint

household supplies

• recycled newspaper
• sponges
• paper towels
• recycled foam produce trays
• bath scrunchy (optional)
• recycled toothbrush (optional)

"We learned about the Chinese New Year and then celebrated with our own, hand-made light show."
Kai W. neighborhood center volunteer.

"We made these during our study of Chanukah. Each child created several so they could share them with the elderly."
Isabelle Y., school volunteer.

Have you ever noticed that some nocturnal animals, like cats, have eyes that seem to glow in the dark? Cat eyeballs are coated with a special substance that causes light to reflect off them much like a mirror.