Instructions

1. Before the activity, cut white watercolor paper or cardstock into squares. 
2. Gather students at the tables. Talk to them about times they have felt invisible. How can they relate to the Invisible Boy? 
3. Explain the art technique that will be used today. Students will be creating artwork using the crayon resist art technique. Because crayons are made of wax, when you use them first and then use watercolor over them, they do not smear. For this activity, students use white crayons. When first drawn, the design will appear invisible but once the students add watercolor over the crayon, it will appear. 
4. Give each student a white square of watercolor or cardstock paper and a pencil.
5. In pairs, have them work together to trace their hands on the white paper using the pencil. 
6. Next, have students trace the pencil with a Sharpie. (This will make the design pop in the end.) Also have them write their names on the square so it can be identified. 
7. Once their hand is traced and outlined, pass out white crayons. 
8. Have students create different designs inside and outside of their hand drawing. The designs will turn out best if they push down hard with the crayon and use simple designs. Remember, the white crayon will be hard to see and will appear almost invisible. 
9. Then, pass out watercolor paints, paintbrushes, water and paper towels. 
10. Students will use the watercolor paints to fill their entire square. As they add watercolor to their painting, the white crayon will appear. 
11. Clean up the supplies and allow the paintings to dry.