Cardboard boxes, normal scissors and masking tape.

Art

• The 3-year-old has developed fine motor skills by manipulating the scissors to cut cardboard and tape.
• Creative expression is fostered through the use of the cardboard boxes, encouraging the child to use them as a canvas for drawing or painting.
• The activity promotes spatial awareness as the child carefully measures and cuts the cardboard to create shapes or structures.

For continued development, consider introducing different textures and colors of cardboard and tape to enhance the child's sensory experience. Encourage the child to explore using different shapes and sizes of cardboard boxes, enhancing their creativity and imagination.

Book Recommendations

• Boxitects by Kim Smith: This book celebrates the creativity and teamwork that goes into building incredible things with cardboard boxes. It can inspire the child to think creatively about what they can make with cardboard.