Mars Sandscapes

Mars is a harsh land with high peaks, deep canyons, and no water. Look at photos of the planet and use them as a springboard for your kids to create Martian Sandscapes.

1. Cover your work area with newspaper. Draw a Mars landscape on a large sheet of sandpaper using Crayola® Colored Pencils and Washable Markers. Include mountains, valleys, and plateaus. With a craft stick, gently scrape off sand in some places to create a smoother surface.

2. Add color with Crayola Glitter Glue, Crayola Crayons, or markers. Experiment with different effects.

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.

Small Parts— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points

Thatched-Roof Cottage

Fish Mobile

All-Hands-In Card

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Crayons
• Colored Pencils
• Markers
• Glitter Glue

household supplies

• recycled newspaper
• craft sticks
• sandpaper

"Using glitter glue really made my daughter's sandscape come to life. She added stars and comets to the scene."
Soledad R., mother of 9-year-old.

"Our campers really got creative with glue and crushed crayons. Some even designed underground ant colonies."
Lars C., summer camp counselor.

Mars is home to one of the highest peaks in the solar system - Olympus Mons. The volcano is twice as high as Mount Everest.