The Day the Crayons Quit

Curriculum Companion

We hope you enjoyed our performance of The Day the Crayons Quit . Now get ready to dive into some fun activities to test your memory, push you to think harder, and make some connections to the book! 

On this website, you will find a variety of activities and resources to use in your personal or virtual classrooms with students of varying ages. To navigate the website, either scroll down below or use the menu to the left. If you are viewing on a tablet or phone, the menu can be accessed by clicking the icon in the top left corner (icon to the left of the Spartanburg Youth Theatre logo).

To watch The Day the Crayons Quit, click the "Storybook Live!" image to the right, or use the menu to the left and click "Watch The Day the Crayons Quit." If you are viewing on a tablet or phone, access the menu by clicking the icon in the top left corner (icon to the left of the Spartanburg Youth Theatre logo).

Classroom Activities 

Activities for all elementary students: Using my voice for change and being a good listener.
Reading and writing activities for all elementary students.
Questions to use for class discussions, turn and talks, or writing prompts.

Use your imagination to find some new uses for your crayons!

Click to learn about the author of The Day the Crayons Quit!

Click to learn theatre vocabulary and some fun facts about the theatre!

Click to learn about the special people that made our virtual production of The Day the Crayons Quit!

This enrichment guide website was written and created by Alyssa Cameron Likens. Contact Alyssa by email at alyssaclikens@gmail.com to discuss your curriculum development needs.