Torn paper art is such a simple fine motor activity! If you've been following me for awhile, you know that we love using contact paper for activities. This activity just involves contact paper, construction paper, and a marker. It's perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! Here's what you need for this torn paper art activity: clear contact paper construction paper tape marker googly eyes (optional) To start, you'll cut a piece of contact paper. With the stick side facing … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Tree Activity
I have to admit that I have an obsession with using contact paper for activities. It can be used in so many ways for learning! Today I'm sharing how I used it to create a four seasons tree activity. This is a great way for toddlers and preschoolers to learn about the four seasons. Materials for Four Seasons Tree Activity: clear contact paper tape permanent marker small white pom poms green paper or sticky notes (cut into the shape of a leaf) flower confetti leaf … [Read more...]
Creating On Sticky Paper
Today's play activity is sort of like a craft. When I need my kids to play quietly, I pull out sticky paper to create on. For this activity, I place a piece of contact paper on the table, along with craft supplies, and let them create whatever they like! It's really simple, but it's a great quiet play idea and also a way to spark your child's creativity. Contact paper is like a giant sheet of tape. It's an adhesive and you can find it in the kitchen section at stores like Walmart. (People … [Read more...]
Toddler Tuesday: Contact Paper Art
It's been a while since I've done a Toddler Tuesday post, so it's time to start that up again! Today's activity is using contact paper to make art with your toddler. To set up, just place contact paper on the table and tape down the sides. Then give your toddler a variety of things to stick on the paper to make art. We used pompoms, googly eyes, buttons, beads, and cut up pieces of pipe cleaners. My toddler loved this! He spent a really long time on this activity and stayed really … [Read more...]
