Whatever the Weather

Why

Rain or shine, encourage curiosity about science and logical thinking when children draw scenes that they can change with the weather.

Steps

1. On construction paper, draw an outdoor scene with Crayola® Crayons and Crayola Colored Pencils.

2. With Crayola Scissors, cut another piece of paper into strips. Fold strips in half and glue the flaps onto the larger paper at the top and sides with a Crayola Glue Stick.

3. On the outside of the folded flaps, draw one weather scene, such as sunshine, rain, clouds, or snow.

4. Open the flaps and draw a changing weather scene on the inside.

5. To make your picture shine, add Crayola Glitter Glue.

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.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

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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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Crayons
  • Colored Pencils
  • Glue Sticks
  • Glitter Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
  • Construction Paper

Where & When

"We went outside to learn about the weather first hand. Then we wrote riddles about our scenes."
Tevin J., after-school club adviser.

"We have our weather scenes on the fridge. Every day the girls open or close a flap to reflect the weather."
Rosemarie D., mom of 9-year-old twins.


Interesting Info

French artist Claude Monet, famous for landscape paintings such as "Poppyfields," worked on several paintings at one time. As the weather changed, he would switch from canvas to canvas.