Stop-Light City

Why

Stuck in traffic? Waiting for a long light? Kids can draw what they see when Crayola® Color Wonder™ is handy!

Steps

1. Bring your Crayola Color Wonder along when you travel. When you are in a traffic jam, waiting at a red light, or halt at a stop sign, draw a building you see from the car window. Sketch as much as you can before you move.

2. While you ride, add to the building you sketched. Color the building's features.

3. When you get to the next traffic stop, sketch a building you see there. Draw it next to your first building. Add details as you drive on.

4. Continue sketching more buildings, adding at least one at each traffic stop. See your Stop-Light City grow across the page. Add a second street of buildings as you go. Close adult supervision is required to assure children's safety.

Safety Guidelines

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.

Color Wonder™—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Color Wonder™ Paper
  • Color Wonder™ Markers
household supplies
  • paper towels

Where & When

"This was a fun group activity on our way to see a show in the city. The girls are sharp observers!"
Henning O., scout leader.

"When I tell my son we have to run errands, he says, 'Let's take the Color Wonder™."
Maggie D., mother of 4-year-old.


Interesting Info

The world's first traffic light was installed at an intersection in London, England, in 1868 to direct heavy horse and buggy traffic. It was a revolving gas lantern with red and green signals, turned by a lever at the base of the lantern. Unfortunately, it exploded in 1869, injuring the police officer who was operating it.