Melted crayon art in preschool

If you follow very many blogs then you will know that this has been a popular idea over the past month and I was excited to try it in our prek class too.

Our prek students love doing this type of activity because they get to use “grown-up” tools in the process…

Each child was given a square art canvas board for their melted crayon art.  The children selected the crayons they wanted to use and arranged them on their boards. In reading how to do this, I read that crayola brand crayons melt the best so I set out several packs of crayola brand crayons…

The children ended up with some beautiful designs.  Most of the children would turn their canvas on different sides to make the crayon melt in various directions as they used the blow dryer…

Most of the children used lots of different colors of crayons but this child just chose to use orange crayons. You can see how the tip of the crayon is just starting to melt.

We used the hot setting and high speed of the blow dryer because the children didn’t want to wait for the slower settings to work…

And Ms. Abby wanted to make one too but she let the kids help her melt the crayons…

So here are our finished melted crayon art canvases…

This wonderful idea can also be seen at Sara’s Art House and Whatever!

See how to make a simple melted crayon picture here!

See more crayon ideas here!

Deborah J Stewart

Deborah J Stewart

Every time I think I know everything I need to know about teaching young children, God says, "Hold on a minute!" and gives me a new challenge.

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With each new challenge that you overcome, you will find yourself better equipped and more passionate about teaching young children.

God didn't call wimps to lead, teach, or care for His children. Nope, he has high expectations, so get ready. You will have to give your very best but after teaching for over 30 years, I can tell you that it is a wonderful and rewarding journey.

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