Tall Tales, Long Lore
How tall can you make a tale? Create a handmade book that fits your imaginary story!
1. Storytelling was everyone’s entertainment before TV was invented. People created larger-than-life legendary heroes such as Paul Bunyan and John Henry. Stories about them came to be called tall tales. Story details and characters’ traits were usually exaggerated. Often the hero(ine) solved problems in an amusing way. Who is your favorite tall tale hero or heroine?
2. Why not write your own folklore about characters you’ve heard about or imagined? Here’s one way to make a taller-than-life book to help you record your stories.
3. With Crayola® Scissors, cut two long, wide strips of colorful construction paper for book covers. Next cut book pages from white paper so they fit between the covers without sticking out.
4. Cover your craft area with newspaper. Put dabs of Crayola Fingerpaints into a foam produce tray. Mix and blend colors. Decorate the covers of your book with fingerpaints. Air-dry the covers.
5. Add more design ideas, titles, and your name to the cover with Crayola Twistables. Assemble pages inside covers.
6. Punch three holes in the top of the book. Thread a chenille stem through the holes to hold the book together.
7. You’re ready to write the most unbelievable story you can think of!
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.
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