Rocket to Outer Space

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

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?

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.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

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.

Sparkling Musical Tube

Glide Along a Venetian Canal

Western Vest

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Gel Markers
• Glue Sticks
• No-Run School Glue
• Glitter Glue
• Pointed Tip Scissors
• Construction Paper

household supplies

• aluminum foil
• chenille sticks
• recycled gift wrap or paper towel roll

"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.

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.