Writing on the Waves

Why

Ride that wave! Paddle a kayak! Keep that summer feeling alive with an action-packed vacation diary.


Steps

1. Fold several large sheets of white paper in half. Remove one sheet to use as your journal cover.

2. Use Crayola Twistables® to draw a cover scene from your summer vacation. What was YOUR most memorable moment? Decorate the front and back, even the inside covers if you dare.

3. Cover your craft area with newspaper. Paint over your pictures with Crayola Watercolors and a Watercolor Brush. Air-dry your crayon-resist covers.

4. Use Crayola Glitter Glue and Washable Markers to add details to your picture. Air-dry the glitter glue.

5. Put the folded papers back inside the covers to form a journal. Tie the pages together with yarn. What will you write (or draw) about your summer vacation?

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

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

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

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.

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
  • Markers
  • Washable Watercolors
  • Watercolor Brushes with Plastic Handle
  • Twistables®
  • Glitter Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • white paper
  • yarn
  • paper towels
  • container(s) of water

Where & When

"We held a mid-winter beach party. Children made these journal to share their summer memories with each other."
Anita Z., PTA leader.

"Our kids folded the paper before our trip. Every day, they wrote in their journals. When we got home, they decorated the covers."
Consuelo G, mom of ages 8 and 11.


Interesting Info

Germans are some of the most active travelers in the world. Each year, more than half the population takes several long vacation holidays.