State and Province Plates

Why

Kids make this colorful license "plate" for your next trip. They search for license tags from the U.S. and Canada, or anywhere in the world, then fold back tabs to keep track of their finds.


Steps

1. Use Crayola® Scissors to cut tabs around the outside rim of a large, plain paper plate. Cut into the plate at small intervals to make enough tabs for all the states and/or Canadian provinces. Why not make several plates for regions, such as the Southwest or North?

2. Write the names of U.S. states and Canadian provinces, or any other places, one on each tab, using colorful Crayola Fine Line Markers. A road atlas is a handy reference.

3. Decorate the center of the plate with marker designs and make up an original name for your game.

4. Take the plate with you wherever you go. Look at the license tags on vehicles on highways, in cities, and parking lots. Read the state or province names, then search for the name on your plate. Fold down the tab, and keep searching for more!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

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
  • Fine Line Markers
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • Party Express paper plates
  • road atlas (optional)

Where & When

"What a great activity for scouts in the vans on the way to camp! We found lots of plates in the parking lot."
Jabari W., scout leader.

"This got the kids excited for our trip. Our older boys helped the youngest make one, too!"
Terri H., mom of three kids ages 11, 10, and 5.


Interesting Info

License plates are used and collected all over the world. Some of the oldest plates are dated before 1900. May 25 is State License Plate Day in the U.S.