My Favorites and Me

Why

What's in a name? Let kids discover for themselves with this activity that promotes self-awareness and self-esteem as well as language and art skills.


Steps

1. Write your name in large block letters with Crayola® Colored Pencils on white paper.

2. What are some of your favorites-people, songs, games, colors? Draw pictures of them inside and around the spaces near the letters in your name.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Colored Pencils
  • Construction Paper

Where & When

"This was perfect for the car. When we got home, the kids framed and hung their pictures in their bedrooms."
Joe H., dad of three children ages 6 to 12.

"This is one of my favorite ideas. Kids can draw only things that begin with the letters in their names, too."
Colin Z., teen-age babysitter.


Interesting Info

The original name for Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse was Mortimer Mouse.