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Discover space exploration. Build on information about space missions children hear about on the news and their own fantasies. Read books. Explore the Internet.
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Ask an appliance dealer for a huge shipping box.
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Use a utility knife to cut the box as children request. Store the knife in a safe place when you are finished.
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Imagine traveling in outer space. What would your space ship look like?
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Ask an adult to help cut a huge box to create a space ship.
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Cover the floor with newspaper. Put on a Crayola® Art Smock. Paint the space ship inside and out with Crayola® Washable Tempera and So Big® Brushes. Dry overnight.
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Create an instrument panel using construction paper and collage materials such as aluminum foil. Cut pieces with Crayola® Scissors. Glue them on with Crayola® School Glue.
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Write the ship's name, the country, and draw a flag with Crayola® Washable Markers. Add details with Crayola® Glitter Glue.
What do you get when you combine Crayola® Dry-Erase Crayons and a plastic box frame? Hours of simple fun and learning!