![DOT TO DOT – Exploring Pattern, Line and Dot](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/dot-to-dot-exploring-pattern-line-and-dot/1c8b40a3992c08699561618d4b0498ec-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Crayons - Regular NOT Washable - 24 Count
- Crayola Watercolour Paints - 8 Count
- Crayola Paintbrushes - 5 Count
- Crayola Scissors
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Paper Plates - White - 1½ per student
- Water Containers
- Paper Towels
- Yarn
- Sewing Bodkins
- Hole Punch
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/4c94d894e5d811ab684d34b26c241ca4-stepSml.png)
- Mark the centre of the plate.
- Draw a straight line through it from one side of the plate to the other to divide the plate in half.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/a873d4ae5bab5a8d7b8f2bdc15950a01-stepSml.png)
- Cut along the line to cut the plate in half.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/79491d90660fea801893202d7cc65ef5-stepSml.png)
- Measure 2 cm spaces around the outer edge of 1 full plate and 1 half plate.
- Use a hole punch to make holes at each mark.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/14d18e96759ed2ea601f4620801a084c-stepSml.png)
- Use crayons to colour a design on the back of the half plate.
- Press hard to get lots of colour on the cardboard surface.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/5ecbb5f58b24d2217ece099d65c50da4-stepSml.png)
- Use watercolours to paint over the full plate and right over the 1/2 plate crayon design.
- The crayon will not mix with the paint and your picture will show through it.
- This is called crayon resist technique.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/f03bf0856fa688c5234b7493ebf6eb61-stepSml.png)
- Place the 1/2 plate on top of the whole plate to form a pocket.
- Paper clip the 2 pieces in place.
- Use a bodkin and yarn to sew the two pieces together.
- Make a loop of yarn at the top so you can hang it up.
- Snail mail is coming your way!
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Social Studies,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Kindergarten,
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3