Chalk Dust Christmas Lights

In October we created some ghosts using this method.  I saw the idea to do the same thing in the shape of Christmas lights somewhere on Pinterest.  I thought we would give it a go.  To prepare, cut out a Christmas light shape.  I used manilla folder because it is sturdy enough to withstand the project several times over.  You will need some chalk, preferably some red, blue, green and yellow.  

This project works best if you use black construction paper as well. 

Each child spent time coloring the shape with chalk.  The more chalk they apply, the better!  It's messy, but chalk dust is a mess I can handle.  It cleans up easily.  I like to give the kids a paper plate to color their shape on.  It helps contain the dust.

Place the colored light shape onto the black paper.  Hold it there firmly.  This is very important!  Using a facial tissue, wipe the chalk from the shape onto the paper until you have completely outlined the shape with the chalk color.  The result will be a glowing effect!

Each child created one light of each of the four colors.  It took some time because it became my job to hold the light in place while the kids wiped the chalk onto the papers.  

Here are the results!

I added a glitter glue string.

The art wall looks festive!

Look how good these kids are!!  Every day after lunch we have to get ready to go to the bus stop.  The kids know that their most important job is to locate their coat, make sure it gets zipped up and that their shoes are on.  If they get this completed before it's time to line up and head out, they get to watch tv.  They like to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or Bubble Guppies. They usually get 5 minutes of it at this time of day.  I'm always proud of these guys.  They know what to expect and I know what to expect from them.  

Good kids!!!

♥♥♥Happy Wednesday!♥♥♥