Contact Paper Collage
This sticky situation is perfect for toddlers.
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• collage materials — felt, ribbon, paper scraps (construction, wrapping, tissue)
• construction paper (optional)
Cut a piece of clear contact paper — approximately 12 to 15 inches square — and peel off the back. Provide your child with collage materials, and encourage her to stick them to the contact paper. She may want to put them on and then just peel them off again. While she’s making her collage, talk with her about the materials she is using — their colors and textures. Point out how sticky the contact paper feels. When she is finished, place another piece of clear contact paper on top. Alternatively, place a piece of construction paper on top and then flip the collage over so it shows through the other side of the contact paper. It can be fun to tape the contact paper to a window, sticky side out, so that the child can see what it will look like as a sun catcher as they make it.
• develops fine-motor skills
• supports language development
• provides sensory stimulation
