Rocket to Outer Space

Why

Create your own space adventures. This recycled rocket takes you out of this world---fast!


Steps

1. Ever wished you could travel in outer space? Use your imagination to build a Rocket to Outer Space. Make several different ones for a whole fleet!

2. Choose a recycled cardboard tube. Cut it to the length you want for your rocket with Crayola® Scissors.

3. Use Crayola Gel Markers to fill plain paper with colors. Make random marks to show your rocket whooshing through space. Or draw replicas of rockets you know about.

4. Cut the paper to fit your tube. Use Crayola Glue Sticks to attach it.

5. Cut a rocket cone from aluminum foil or metallic paper. Glue the cone edges together. Glue the cone to the rocket with Crayola School Glue. Stand up to dry.

6. To create fins, cut several slits in the bottom edge of your rocket. Cut triangular wedges from metallic paper or aluminum foil. Insert them into the slits and glue in place.

7. For a smoky trail, add a few chenille stems to another slit in the base of your rocket. Wrap them around a crayon to curl. Remove the crayon. If you prefer, use fluffed cotton balls for smoke.

8. Decorate the outside of your Rocket to Outer Space with Crayola Glitter Glue for a sparkly effect. Dry.

9. You're ready to blast off! Which galaxy will it be today?

Safety Guidelines

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.

Sharp Point— CAUTION: Contains a functional sharp point and should not be used by children under 4 years. Close adult supervision is required and adult assistance may be needed.

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
  • Gel Markers
  • Glue Sticks
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Glitter Glue
  • Pointed Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • aluminum foil
  • white paper
  • chenille sticks
  • recycled gift wrap or paper towel roll

Where & When

"Campers made scale-model replicas of real rockets. They decorated them using pictures as a guide."
Vaughn R., camp counselor.

"Our kids started with a moon. They kept adding new gear---planets, launch pads, aliens, and a space station."
Mika S., mother of ages 7, 8, and 11.


Interesting Info

The first rocket ships weren't built for human space travel. They were used to gather information, such as details about the Earth's atmosphere, weather, and the moon.