That's Me

crayola supplies

Markers
Multicultural Markers
Washable Watercolors
Watercolor Brushes with Plastic Handle
Model Magic®

household supplies

recycled newspaper
paper towels
ribbon
container(s) of water
paper clips (optional)
clear adhesive tape (optional)

Why?

Create a mini Model Magic® YOU! Think about body proportions and postures as you make a sculpture of yourself doing one of your favorite things.

Steps

1. Look at yourself in a full-length mirror as you do different poses of yourself as you think you look doing favorite activities such as dancing, kicking a goal, and playing an instrument.
2. Use a tape measure to measure and compare body proportions, such as arm length in relationship to head size. Think about how you will make a sculpture of yourself that reflects the true proportions of your body.
3. Use Crayola® Model Magic to sculpt a figure of yourself engaged in your favorite activity. Optional: To make a necklace with this sculpture, poke a hole in the top with a paperclip while the Model Magic is fresh.
4. Dry the sculpture overnight.
5. Cover a work area with recycled newspaper. Use Crayola Washable Watercolors, Paint Brushes, Washable Markers, and/or Washable Multicultural Markers to embellish the sculpture. If desired, thread a ribbon through the hole to make a necklace. Attach ends of ribbon with clear adhesive tape.

adaptations

To create a pedestal base, paint a small box. Write the sculpture title, artist name, and date on the box.

Choose an imaginary activity for these personal sculptures, such as flying like a bird or walking on the moon.

Younger children, or those with some types of disabilities, might be more successful in creating sculptures of each other. The model poses in the chosen activity while the artist works. Or take photos of each child to use as a reference.

benefits

Children depict themselves in a sculpture that reflects their body proportions and postures when they are engaged in a favorite activity.

Self-esteem is enhanced as students observe individual differences and similarities in their features and interests.

grades

Pre-K and Kindergarten
Grades 1 to 3
Grades 4 to 6
Special Needs

subjects

Math
Science
Social Studies
Visual Arts

time

Multiple Sessions

curriculum standards links

US: Research U.S. Standards
UK: Research UK Standards
Canada: Research Canada Standards

safety guidelines

Crayola Modeling Materials including Crayola Model Magic®, and Model Magic Fusion™, Crayola Air-Dry Clay, and Crayola Dough—

Keep away from open flames. Do not use to make candleholders, hot plates, trivets, or other similar objects that will be used or placed near fire and other heat sources.
Do not put in an oven, microwave, or kiln.
Do not make into vessels/containers that will hold unpackaged food.
The use of modeling material to make items that look like food is discouraged for children younger than age 5 to avoid their confusion with real food.
Unless sealed with a water-resistant glaze, do not make projects exposed to or immersed in water, such as boats or outdoor bird feeders. They would disintegrate when exposed to moisture.
Crayola Dough—contains gluten (wheat flour) as an ingredient.
Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Crayola Model Magic and Model Magic Fusion are gluten-free. However, they are produced on the same machinery as Crayola Dough which does contain gluten. Although the machines are cleaned prior to the start of each production run, there is a slight possibility that trace amounts of gluten from Crayola Dough may be present in the other modeling compound products. For information regarding specific ingredients or allergic concerns, please call our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.

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

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.