Materials
- Collage Materials in black and white: B+W Patterned paper, photographs, tissue paper and stickers
- Black and white tempera paint sticks
- Black & white cardstock (5x7)
Tasks to Build Bin
- Gather a mix of materials with different colors, textures, and thicknesses.
- Cut larger pieces into small, easy-to-handle bits (1–3 inches).
- Include glue sticks
Setup & Instruction
- Lay out trays of collage bits within easy reach.
- Provide one black cardstock surface per child (5x7), one pair of scissors and one glue stick for each child
- Direct them to create a collage using the provide materials any way they choose. They may cut or tear and layer elements to create their collage. Each collage must include 5 elements!
Skills & Learning Focus
- Fine Motor: Pinching, tearing, gluing, and layering materials.
- Creative Thinking: Choice-making, composition, visual planning.
- Texture & Material Awareness: Exploring how different papers and fabrics feel and behave.
- Studio Habits of Mind: Envision, Stretch & Explore, Develop Craft.