Rainbow Peacock

Why

Trace your hand, then turn it into a colorful peacock with Crayola® Color Wonder™. There's no mess!

Steps

1. Put one hand flat on a piece of Crayola Color Wonder Paper. Press your palm down and spread your fingers apart.

2. Trace around your hand with a Crayola Color Wonder Marker. Carefully lift your hand from the paper.

3. Turn your hand outline into a colorful peacock. You could add a beak and eyes to the thumb. Draw feet under the palm. Create a wing on the peacock's body. Design the peacock's rainbow feathers with bright Color Wonder colors.

4. Make up a story about your peacock's adventures. Add drawings or words around the peacock to illustrate your story.Wash your hands well with soap and water after you complete your project.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Color Wonder™—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Color Wonder™ Markers
  • Color Wonder™ Fingerpaints
  • Color Wonder™ Paper
household supplies
  • paper towels

Where & When

"We made Rainbow Peacocks on the trip home from the zoo. By the end of the ride, we had a whole flock to display."
Umberto D., Kids' Club leader.

"This peacock idea really sparks imaginations. My kids designed turkeys, spiders, and imaginary creatures, too!"
Tori K., mother of ages 3 and 6.


Interesting Info

The peacock is the national bird of India.