Golden Coat of Arms
In medieval times, every knight had a coat of arms on his shield. Design a crest that tells about you and your family's heritage.
1. Research information about coats of arms and the knights who wore them on their shields. Why did they have these shields? Look for the many different symbols in coats of arms. Find out what the symbols meant during medieval times. If you had been a knight, which symbols would you have chosen?
2. To form your crest, fold a large piece of construction paper in half lengthwise. Use Crayola® Erasable Colored Pencils to draw a slightly curved line from the bottom of the fold up about 1/3 of the way on the outer edge. With Crayola Scissors, cut off the piece. Unfold your crest. Fold it in half the other way to form four equal sections. Crease well.
3. Cover your art area with recycled newspaper. With Crayola Paint Brushes, paint two sections of the crest using gold Crayola Premier™ Tempera. Cover the other two sections with another color of Crayola Tempera. Dry.
4. On a separate piece of paper, use your imagination to draw templates of your initials and other symbols about yourself and your family's heritage for your crest. Cut them out and trace them on your crest. Paint your initials and symbols using the opposite background color. Dry.
5. Accentuate designs in your crest with Crayola Glitter Glue. Dry.
6. For more stability, outline your crest on cardboard or posterboard. Cut it out. Attach to the back of your crest with Crayola School Glue. Dry.
7. To form a hanger, punch two openings on the top of the crest. Run ribbon or yarn through the holes and knot.
8. Explain the meaning of the symbols on your crest to classmates.
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.
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.
- Create other medieval artifacts such as a chalice, sword, or crown using gold or silver Crayola Premier Tempera.
- Draw and color a knight in a suit of armor using silver Crayola Premier Tempera for an authentic look.
- Compare and contrast the use of coats of arms with Tartan plaids and other historic family symbols.
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