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Supplies:
- Crayola Model Magic - Assorted Colours
- Crayola Construction Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12")
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Washable No-Run School Glue
- Rulers
- Rolling Pins or Dowels
- Small Cookie Cutters
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/3cc645bca3c624b5a7a98441622745fa-stepSml.png)
- Make 3 batches of shapes.
- Make each batch a different colour.
- Make at least one batch a mixed colour.
- To make a mixed colour choose 2 primary colours and blend them together.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/a1c13c2272aad53661631e224141f1b8-stepSml.png)
- Choose one batch of Model Magic and roll it out until it is about .5 cm (1/4”) thick.
- Use a variety of cookie cutters to make some shapes.
- Repeat with the other 2 batches to make a total of about 15 shapes.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/bbf36480e3e76b8690248ace15b266e7-stepSml.png)
- Use small pieces of Model Magic, glitter glue or beads to add details to each shape.
- Set the shapes aside to dry overnight.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/37b61b96674308562a0deaba923ce80a-stepSml.png)
- Mark 4 cm spaces on each side of the paper.
- Join the dots on opposite sides of the paper to create a grid.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/4f0cc3ae7b4bb8f23658d3ed8b293436-stepSml.png)
- Use glitter glue to trace over all the lines on the graph.
- Glue from the top of the line to the bottom so your hand does not get in the way.
- Put the paper aside to dry.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/695da307ef325e169f38e392dd8ab78c-stepSml.png)
- Sort similar shapes into groups.
- Use a tally sheet to count the number of shapes you have in each group.
- Each time you count a shape, make a mark in the column for that shape.
- Add up the total for each shape and write it on the bottom of your tally sheet.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/6792c617d2fd469dcb4d5181e28d3c6a-stepSml.png)
- Use Crayola Washable Glue to attach your shapes to the grid.
- Make sure you place similar shapes in the same column to make your picture graph.
8
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/92f0d699da0f809872e558fc4800c0db-stepSml.png)
- View your picture graph with fresh eyes.
- What does it tell us?
Subjects:
Grades:
Grade 1,
Grade 2