Sponge-Painted Leafy Tree
Take a walk with your child to enjoy nature's tall art. Then recreate the scene with this sponge-painted tree that gets to the root of creative inspiration.
1. With Crayola® Erasable Colored Pencils, ask a helper to trace your arm and hand (with fingers spread wide) on a large piece of construction paper. Cut out with Crayola Scissors. This is your tree trunk and branches.
2. Use a Crayola Glue Stick to glue the tree trunk to another large piece of construction paper.
3. Spread newspaper over your work area. Pour Crayola Washable Kid's Paint in seasonal colors into foam produce trays. Gently dip sponges in paint and press into the branches of your tree to create leaves.
4. Celebrate Arbor Day by creating a forest of trees in your favorite season. Or make one for each season.
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.
Recycled Foam Produce Trays—Wash in hot, soapy water. No meat or poultry trays should be used.
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.
Sponges and Foam—Sponges, foam, and other expandable materials should not be used with children 3 years old and younger.
Amazing Animals
Color Wonder™ Garden
Fly Away, Butterfly
