What you need:

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

• brush, glue spreader or q-tip

• placemat

• damp cloth

• square and rectangle themed collage materials (some ideas: Post-it notes, cut paper into squares and rectangles, use strips of patterned paper)

• paper to glue on

 

Preparation:

1. Set out placemat

2. Put a small amount of glue in a small container

3. Place brush and objects to glue in the tray or on the placemat

4. Have a damp cloth available

5. Note: If you are using Post-It Notes, show your child how to separate or you may choose to have some separated already

 

First Presentation:

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 circle/paper on the glue.”

5. Demonstrate collaging.

6. “Your turn.”

 

 

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.