Materials
Plastic canvas
Scissors
Lightweight paper such as copy or computer paper
Unwrapped crayons
Instructions
1. Before class, cut plastic canvas into various shapes, numbers, and letters.
2. Invite the children to choose a piece of canvas and lay it on the table in front of them. Havethem run their fingers over its uneven surface, then lay their paper on top of it.
3. Show the children how to rub the side of their crayon back and forth across their paper, creatinga colorful image of the canvas cut-out.
4. Encourage the children to choose a variety of cut-outs and colors.More to doMore art: Use shapes to reinforce lessons on letters, numbers, clothing, or seasons. Make rubbingsusing a variety of materials; ask the children to bring materials from home or find them in theclassroom and outdoors.
