Melting crayons

This is a really fun activity that I remember doing as a kid. It also requires a LOT of adult supervision since you're using a hot skillet, so be aware.

1. Line a skillet with tin foil and turn on a low heat. Let your kids CAREFULLY color on the foil with crayons. If the skillet is warm enough, the crayons will melt instantly and create a really cool design.

2. Continue coloring for as long as you want and use lots of colors!

3. Place a piece of paper on top and use a hand towel to press the paper onto the melted crayon design.

4. Pull off the paper and admire the beautiful colors.

My boys loved it, and only got slightly burned a couple of times (by accidentally touching the hot crayon wax). We did this for almost an hour and either wiped up the crayon residue with paper towels to make a new picture or I replaced the foil completely.

Be careful and have fun!