Red Dog Dance

Everyone loves Clifford! Paint your own lovable red pooch doing a big-hearted doggy dance.

1. Have you read Clifford the Big Red Dog? Or any Clifford books? What an imagination author Norman Bridwell must have to create a huge red dog like Clifford!

2. Do you think Clifford would get into so many scrapes if he were little or another color? Would he be able to help other people as much as he does?

3. What do you think Clifford's size stands for? Could it be the great love that his owner, Emily Elizabeth, has for him? Do you have a dog you love, either real or in books or movies? Create a red dog of your own.

4. Cover your art area with recycled newspaper. Get out your red Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint and a Crayola So Big Brush.

5. Paint a picture of a red dog. What is your dog doing? Is it dancing? Sniffing? Begging? Lay flat to air dry your painting.

6. If you like add a other paint colors for a collar, eyes, or markings. Air dry again.

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.

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

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Washable Kid's Paint
• So Big® Brush
• Giant Marker and Watercolor Pad

household supplies

• recycled newspaper
• paper towels
• container(s) of water

"We went to the animal shelter after reading a Clifford book. Red dogs are now dancing all around the house!"
Jose G., dad of 3-, 5- and 8-year-olds.

"I bring a Clifford book along wherever I baby sit. Kids are always eager to paint red dogs."
Meghan M., teenage babysitter.

There are many different breeds of red dogs, such as Irish Setter, Red Rover Retriever, Thai Ridgeback, Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, and Red Poodle.