Mini Window View

Why

Children have their own window on the world inside their imaginations. They'll create a unique view with this crayon resist idea.


Steps

1. With Crayola® Crayons on construction paper, draw what you see, or would like to see, when you look out your window. Fill the sky, foreground, and background with heavy color.

2. Spread newspaper over your work area. Paint over the scene with Crayola Watercolors and Watercolor Brushes. The waxy color will pop through the paint. Dry.

3. Draw window frames on another piece of construction paper the same size as the first. Cut out the frames with Crayola Total Tools™ Ultimate Cutter™.

4. With Crayola School Glue, glue the window frames on top of the crayon resist scene. Dry. Enjoy your view!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

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

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.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Crayons
  • Washable Watercolors
  • Watercolor Brushes with Plastic Handle
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Total Tools™ Ultimate Cutter™
  • Construction Paper
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • paper towels
  • container(s) of water

Where & When

"Each child created a large bay window. They told each other about their scene, which was great practice in descriptive and public speaking."
Arnold T., after-school club mentor.

"We now have a lovely view of our summer vacation hanging on our refrigerator."
Chelsea H., mom of 8-year-old.


Interesting Info

The Great Wall of China is the only human-made creation on Earth that is visible from outer space.