The Last Two Crayons
The second featured book for the month of February in my Picture Books, Printables and Play—OH MY! is the beautiful picture book, The Last Two Crayons by Leah Freeman-Haskin (Author), Shantala Robinson (Illustrator)
In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to choose another story that highlights African-Americans. This is such a beautiful, empowering story! This story celebrates creativity, diversity, and family in the best way!
When Sienna’s class is to choose something to draw for the school art show, Sienna is the last to the table and finds herself with The Last Two Crayons- brown and light brown. A classmate teases her that she will only be able to draw mud and dog poop, and she starts to question if she will be able to draw anything that is brown AND beautiful. After some other friends give her better ideas, she comes up with the most special picture of all.
After reading this story, I hope your kiddos enjoy these three FREE printables below.
This printable has the children reflect on the story as well as decide for themself what they would draw if they were to only use the brown crayons.
Copy and paste into a word document or download the printable here.
This is a sequence of events worksheet to help students with reading comprehension. Have them reflect on the story (looking back if needed), and then cut and paste the events in the right order. Answer: 1. all colors and various hands 2. brown hand reaching for brown crayons 3. brown rainbow and bike 4. ice cream sundae 5. bear in tree 6. family picture
Copy and paste into a word document or download the printable here.
This last handout is a simple coloring page. Have children color by practicing reading the names of each color.
Copy and paste into a word document or download the printable here.
For a fun, hands-on activity to go along with this book, have children put on their own art show! Allow kids to create various drawings/paintings for their art show. Have children tape their art work throughout the home/classroom and then talk about each painting and what it means to them.
Another option would be is to have children make a self-portrait or family portrait by using correct color skin colors (if possible, purchase “skin color paints”).
Discuss diversity and skin color with the children after reading this story and completing the above activities.
Please considering purchasing this book, The Last Two Crayons, checking it out at your local library or even watching it on YouTube here. After reading this story, PLEASE leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads. :)
Stay tuned for March’s Picture Books, Printables, and Play—OH My!
