Whimsical Windsock

Why

This colorful and creative windsock is fresh from The Crayola® Factory™ for hours of festive fun. Each one will be as unique as the child who creates it.


Steps

1. Decorate a large sheet of construction paper (or use a grocery bag with the bottom cut off) with Crayola® Crayons. Color in the open areas of your windsock.

2. Scrunch tissue paper into small balls and glue on with a Crayola Glue Stick.

3. Roll paper into a cylinder and glue ends together.

4. Punch two holes opposite each other at the top of the windsock and loop ribbon through for hanging.

5. Glue ribbons or streamers to the bottom.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Crayons
  • Glue Sticks
  • Construction Paper
household supplies
  • hole punch
  • brown paper grocery bag
  • ribbon
  • Hallmark tissue paper
  • crepe paper streamers

Where & When

"The kids eagerly decorated the house for spring with these colorful windsocks."
Jason F., teenage babysitter.

"Toddlers scribbled inside and out on their windsocks, and tore bits of tissue with delight. Their parents were so thrilled."
Monique W., family child care provider.


Interesting Info

Windsocks are made in the shape of fish and flown on May 5th to celebrate Children's Day in Japan.