Lots of Lines

Why

Long and short. Wavy and zigzag. Straight and curved. Wide and narrow. How many kinds of lines can you draw? Lots!


Steps

1. Lines come in a variety of shapes and sizes! Here's a chance to try to make as many different kinds of lines as you can.

2. Fold a large plain paper into several sections, accordion-style.

3. With Crayola® Kid's First® Washable Markers, draw a line across the folds.

4. In each section, draw a different kind of line. Choose different colors, widths, and directions. Make as many different kinds of lines as you can think of.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Kid's First® Washable Markers
household supplies
  • white paper

Where & When

"My children started naming their lines. When they wrote the words, they created more lines!"
Rochelle N., home-school mom of 6- and 8- year-olds.

"Hurray for an activity that appeals to all ages! My big kids like to do this without picking up their markers."
Tatiana P., mom of 3-, 5-, and 7-year olds.


Interesting Info

The mathematical definition of a line is a mark that extends in opposite directions and goes on without end. A number of artists have used only one line to create masterpieces. Check out the contour drawings of Alexander Calder and Pablo Picasso to see what they drew with a line.