ROCK PEOPLE

Let’s go on a scavenger hunt! This scavenger hunt is unique because you are looking for rocks to make into a rock person. What kind of rocks would we need to create a rock person?

Materials:

• rocks (see step #1 below)
• acrylic paint (variation of colors)
• cardboard box/plastic table cloth/baking sheets (something to paint on top of)
• paint brushes
• water cups
• acrylic sealant (to make waterproof)
• epoxy glue

Note: This project was a multiple day process because we made several rock people. If you choose just to make one person, it can be done in a day.

Steps:

Step #1- Rock Hunt: Find a head first, then eyes, nose, & mouth. Place on top of head- to make sure they fit. Easier to glue if they fit on top of the head rock.

Step #2- Body: Find one big rock as the torso/body. Then find 2 arms and 2 legs. Assemble all together to make sure you/they like the finished look.

Step #3: Paint: Paint each rock individually. Let dry.

* Before painting, make sure to place something under the rocks & wear old clothes (acrylic paint stains). We used old baking trays, but a cardboard box or plastic tablecloth woks great too (easier to clean up).

Step #4: Assemble/Glue: Follow the directions on packaging. Adults should take the lead on this. Start at the top of the head and work your way down the body. Attaching the head to the body, arms and legs, can be hard. Either place right up against it to glue or lay at an angle.

Step #5: Spray: Use an acrylic sealant on your rocks. Spray the entire body. This will help preserve the paint since outside in different weather elements.

Step #6: Find a home: Find a new home outside for your rock person or rock people.

Bonus: Choose a name & then create story about them.

Meet Pinky! She lives in the front yard. She is 6 years old. Her favorite snack is the Hosta plants that are near by. Her favorite color is obviously pink.

Meet Yeahus. His favorite game is tag. He likes to play tag with his other rock friends when it is dark outside and everyone else is asleep. His best friend is Pinky. He lives in the garden by the butterfly bush. He makes sure all of the butterflies play nicely.

Happy Creating!