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Celebrations · The activity desk
Make a crayon costume sign
Draw a colorful crayon sign to hold during pretend dress-up.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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A full sheet of paper and large child-appropriate crayons
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: An adult draws a long rectangle with a triangle at one end, like a crayon.
Adult's role: Help with the outline and any writing. The sign is held by hand and should not cover the child's face.
Let's make it happen
- Color the crayon shape and add a band or squiggly line for its wrapper.
- Give your crayon a made-up color name and ask an adult to write it on the picture.
- Hold the sign beside an outfit in a similar color and pretend to be a giant crayon.
Make it simpler: Color the outline with one favorite color.
Clean up: Put paper and crayons away.
Keep paper away from flames and keep the face clear. An adult checks clothing fit and visibility before outdoor use.