Shoeprint Journals

Why

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!


Steps

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?

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

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.

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.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Metallic Colored Pencils
  • Washable Kid's Paint
  • So Big® Brush
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
  • Construction Paper
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • white paper
  • shoe
  • stapler and staples
  • paper towels
  • container(s) of water

Where & When

"This new twist on a book theme really set the stage for creative writing. We're saving our predictions."
Tessa K., home-school parent of children 9 and 11.

"Kids were so excited! Several wore different sneakers the next day to make more futuristic books!"
Danielle P., day-camp volunteer.


Interesting Info

Sneakers were introduced in 1917 by U.S. Rubber. Called Keds, these stealthy shoes had a rubber sole. Every other shoe, except moccasins, made noise when people walked.