Process

Adult

• Cut construction paper to fit the size of cans you have. If possible, provide a variety of can sizes and styles for children to choose from. (Be sure that paper is long enough to overlap slightly when wrapped around the can.)
• If any of the cans have sharp edges, sand them down or cover them by using a hot glue gun to attach a think piece of fabric over the edge.

Child

• Give each child a piece of masking tape and a permanent marker. Let them write their names on the tape, then attach the tape to the bottom of their cans.
  ** If children are too young to write their names or to use permanent markers safely, do this step for them.
• Give children the opportunity to decorate their papers using many different art materials. They can cut out and attach pieces of newspapers or magazines, add stickers, or just color their papers.
• Help them to glue the paper around the can. Be sure to give them the opportunity to use the glue bottle – it is a great fine-motor muscle strengthener!
• Let glue dry completely.
• Let them share about their creation. Encourage them to tell what they like about their creations and to compliment one another’s work.

Visit the Pringles website to create a can cover electronically! http://popart.pringles.com/cancreator/home.php

Celebrate our Earth with this fun, easy art project featuring reused materials.

As you plan your craft, keep in mind what matters in children’s creative processes.

 Materials

• Clean Cans (you can use coffee cans, chip (Pringles) cans, Oatmeal cans, juice cans)
• Construction Paper
• Paper Scraps
• Paint
• Stamps
• Stickers
• Old Newspapers or Magazines (child appropriate)
• Markers & Crayons
• Fabric Scraps
• Scissors
• Masking Tape
• Permanent Marker