Follow the Firefly
What happens when you try to catch a firefly? Crayola® Twistables make lightening bugs (or any character) glow. Follow one from page to page in an original book.
1. Create a neon character. Read a favorite story that has one main character. With Crayola Twistables, draw and color the main character. We used a firefly for our sample. Press hard to make bright colors. Cut out the character with Crayola Scissors. Color the other side, too.
2. Bind a book. Fold several sheets of paper in half and staple at the fold. For scenes set at night or in places like caves, glue black paper to pages with a Crayola Glue Stick.
3. Punch a hole at the top left corner of your book. Thread string or yarn through the hole and tie a knot. Tape your main character to the other end of the string.
4. Write and illustrate your title on the cover. On the inside pages, retell the plot in your own words and pictures. Plan the action so the main character pops into every page as you read your book to the class.
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.
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.
- Write an autobiography or biography.
- Add a twist! Rewrite the end of a story or add new scenes.
- Conduct a character analysis of the main character.
- Write original action stories featuring a main character.
- Children with special needs may need help to tie the string. They may also benefit from creating one page at a time while referring to the original book or using notes about the plot and settings.
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