City Collage

What you need:

• small amount of liquid glue (optional: glue stick)

• brush, glue spreader or q-tip if using liquid glue

• placemat

• damp cloth

• building clip art (located under “resources”)

• paper to glue on

Preparation:

1. Print out building clip art and cut out buildings.

2. Set out placemat.

3. Put glue stick or a small amount of glue in a small container with brush/spreader.

4. Place buildings to glue in the tray or on the placemat.

5. Place paper on placemat, attach with painter’s tape if desired.

6. Have a damp cloth available.

Directions:

1.  “Today we are going to do some collaging.”

2. “I dip my brush in the glue.”

3. “Watch me spread the glue on the paper.”

4. “Now I put a building on the glue.”

5. Demonstrate collaging.

6. “Your turn.”

7. Optional: add paint or draw with crayons or markers.

Notes: If you use a brush, make sure to wash with warm water and dish soap when finished.

You can tint the glue with a little bit of paint so your child can see where the glue is on the paper.