Triangle Wonders

Why

Shape-recognition is an important math skill. Children create unique triangle designs using mess-free Crayola® Color Wonder™.

Steps

1. Tear a piece of white paper into a triangle. Place the triangle on Crayola Color Wonder Paper. Hold the triangle in place with one hand or ask someone to help you hold it.

2. Place the tip of a Crayola Color Wonder Marker on the triangle near the edge. Make small lines going off the edge of the triangle on all three sides. Remember Color Wonder won't color on regular paper, so you won't see any marks on your triangle.

3. Lift the triangle to reveal your Triangle Wonders shape. Make more triangles using the same technique all around the paper. Try different colors on each triangle. Overlap some if you like.

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

Where & When

"My youngest made circle, square, and rectangle tricks, too. She stapled them to make a Shape Wonders book."
Blaise D., father of ages 3, 7, and 9.

"First graders cut symbols out of file folders to make their designs. Thanks for the idea!"
Liiza K., program volunteer.


Interesting Info

Do you know your triangles? All triangles have three straight sides. An equilateral triangle has three sides that are all the same length. A right triangle has one right angle (a corner that is like a perfect L).