Shoeprint Journals
Can you ever tell what's inside a book by its cover? This unusual sneaker-print book cover, and what kids write inside, might help them track their futures!
1. Ask an adult for permission to make prints with the bottom of a sneaker. You'll use the print, on construction paper, as a book cover.
2. Cut construction paper and at least three sheets of white paper into large squares with Crayola® Scissors.
3. Cover your work area with recycled newspaper. Carefully cover the bottom of your sneaker with Crayola Washable Kid's Paint using a Crayola So Big Brush.
4. Press the shoe on the construction paper until the entire design is transferred. Fill the square with shoe prints. Dry.
5. Fold all of the paper squares from corner to corner to form triangles. Staple the white paper inside the shoe-print cover.
6. With Crayola Metallic Colored Pencils, write a story about your future. Where would you like to live? What kind of job appeals to you? How would you describe your future family?
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.
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.
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