Global Crayola Creativity Week 2026 officially runs from January 26 to February 1. This year’s theme is “Color Inspires Creativity,” and it’s a fantastic way to recharge your classroom after the winter break.
🎨 Daily Themes & Celebrity Guests (Jan 26 – Feb 1, 2026)
Each day features a celebrity creator and an illustrator to lead students through a hands-on activity.
| Date | Daily Theme | Featured Guests |
| Mon, Jan 26 | Facing the Music | Kate Micucci & Mark Hoffmann |
| Tue, Jan 27 | Building Together | The Property Brothers & Kim Smith |
| Wed, Jan 28 | Embracing Your Ideas | Questlove & Sean Qualls |
| Thu, Jan 29 | Reaching Team Goals | Harry Kane, Matt Turner & Marina Ruiz |
| Fri, Jan 30 | Exploring the Moon | NASA Astronauts & Snoopy Artist Mary Valencia-Shyne |
| Sat, Jan 31 | Empowering Communities | Michael Rainey Jr. & Rob Flowers |
| Sun, Feb 1 | Storytelling Adventures | Bluey Artists & Bindi Irwin |
🚀 Lesson Ideas for Your Classroom
1. The “Color Spirit” Warm-up
Instead of just one lesson, turn the week into a School Spirit Event.
- The Idea: Assign a specific color to each grade level or day.
- Lesson Link: Have students write a “Color Poem” describing how that color feels, smells, and sounds before they start their art project.
2. Space & STEAM (Friday’s Theme)
Since NASA astronauts are participating, this is the perfect time for a Mission Patch Design challenge.
- The Task: Students design a mission patch for a “Creativity Mission” to the moon.
- The Science: Discuss what astronauts need to survive on the moon while they use Crayola Model Magic to build 3D lunar habitats.
3. Collaboration “Blueprints” (Tuesday’s Theme)
With the Property Brothers, focus on architecture and teamwork.
- The Task: In small groups, students must “build” a dream classroom using only recycled materials and art supplies.
- The Math: Introduce basic geometry by requiring them to include at least three different 3D shapes (cones, cylinders, etc.) in their design.
💡 Pro-Tips for the Week
- Virtual Assembly: Don’t miss the big livestream event on Friday, Jan 30 at 1:00 PM ET on the Crayola Learning YouTube channel. It usually features dancers, musicians, and the Savannah Bananas!
- Thinking Sheets: Crayola provides free “Thinking Sheets” (available in 8+ languages) that guide kids through the daily prompts. They’re a lifesaver for quick, 30-minute blocks.
- Sweepstakes: If you share your students’ work on social media using
#CrayolaCreativityWeek, you can win art supplies or even a “Teachers’ Lounge Makeover.”
Note: Registration is free on the official Crayola website. Once you sign up, you get early access to the videos and downloadable guides.
⚽ Lesson Title: The “All-Star” Mosaic
Theme: Reaching Team Goals & Collaboration
Grade Level: K-5 (Adaptable)
Materials: Crayola Markers/Crayons, 4×4 inch paper squares (one per student), glue, and a large poster board.
1. The Hook: The “No-Hands” Huddle (5 mins)
Before you even pick up a crayon, give the class a 2-minute challenge.
- The Task: “Move all the chairs to the edges of the room without using your hands.”
- The Reflection: Ask, “Could one person do this alone? No. We needed a team plan.” Explain that today we are celebrating how different skills (and colors!) help a team reach a goal.
2. The Creative Prompt: Your “Super Skill” (15 mins)
Every teammate brings something unique to the field (or the classroom).
- Ask students to think of one thing they are good at that helps others (e.g., being a fast runner, a good listener, a great artist, or someone who is funny and makes people feel better).
- The Task: On their 4×4 paper square, students must draw a symbol of that skill.
- Example: A lightning bolt for speed, an ear for listening, or a heart for kindness.
- The Rule: They must use at least three different colors to make their square “vibrant and energetic.”
3. The Collaboration: Building the Mosaic (15 mins)
- On a large poster board, draw a giant outline of a soccer ball or a trophy.
- Have students come up in small groups to glue their “Super Skill” square inside the outline.
- The Connection: As they glue, they should briefly tell the person next to them what their skill is.
4. Wrap-Up: The All-Star Cheer (10 mins)
- Display the finished mosaic.
- Point out that while each square is beautiful alone, together they create a powerful image of the whole class.
- Writing Extension: Have students write one sentence on the back of their square (before gluing) or in a journal: “Our team is stronger because I bring [My Skill] and [Classmate’s Name] brings [Their Skill].”
🎨 Why this works for Creativity Week:
- Connection: It mirrors the video content featuring Harry Kane and Matt Turner.
- Inclusion: Every student, regardless of artistic ability, can contribute a square.
- Visual Impact: It creates a “Global Crayola” vibe in your hallway that other classes will notice.