Materials
Wax paper
Construction paper
Scissors
Iron
Crayons
Dish towels
Instructions
What to do
1. Ahead of time, cut wax paper into 10" (25 cm) squares and construction paper into 12" (30 cm)
squares. An adult can turn the iron's temperature setting to medium.
2. Provide each child with both kinds of paper and some crayons. Have the children make a crayon
drawing on the wax paper.
3. When their drawing is finished, tell them to place the square of construction paper on top of
the wax paper.
4. Invite the children to watch as you make a crayon melting for them. Place a dish towel on top
of the first child's papers. Explain to the children that only an adult may touch an iron. Briefly
apply the warm iron to the towel.
5. Remove the iron and pull the wax paper from the construction paper. Show the children how
the crayon design has been transferred to the construction paper. Invite the rest of the class, in
turn, to have their designs transferred.
More to do
More art: Form new crayons by melting crayon pieces.
Movement: Play a dramatic selection of slow music and encourage the children to pretend they
are melting.
Science: Leave a decorative candle on a hot, sunny windowsill and observe what happens over
several days. Brainstorm about other materials that melt when they are heated.
Snack: Freeze juice in ice cube trays, then serve the cubes in small cups; ask the children to wait
for the cubes to melt, then enjoy a cold drink.
