Easy Tissue Paper Collage Craft for Preschoolers | Fun Art Activity

Discover a fun and easy tissue paper collage craft perfect for preschoolers! This simple practical arts activity uses basic materials like paper, glue, and colorful tissue paper to create beautiful art while developing fine motor skills. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips.

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Fun Tissue Paper Collage!

Grade Level: Preschool

Subject: Practical Arts

Materials:

  • Large sheet of paper (e.g., construction paper)
  • Child-safe stick glue
  • Small pieces of tissue paper (pre-cut or let the child help tear larger pieces) in various colors

Lesson Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 mins):

  • Gather the materials with your student.
  • Show the big paper, the colorful tissue paper pieces, and the glue stick.
  • Say something like, "Today we're going to make a beautiful picture using these colorful little papers and our special sticky glue!"
  • Talk about the colors of the tissue paper.

2. Demonstration (5 mins):

  • Show the child how to take the cap off the glue stick and twist it up slightly (if needed).
  • Demonstrate applying the glue to a small area of the big paper. "See? I'm putting some sticky glue right here."
  • Pick up a piece of tissue paper and gently press it onto the glued spot. "Now I take a piece of colorful paper... and pat, pat, pat... it sticks!"
  • Emphasize applying glue to the paper, not the tissue paper (it's less frustrating for little hands).

3. Activity Time (15-20 mins):

  • Give the child the large paper and the glue stick.
  • Place the tissue paper pieces within easy reach.
  • Encourage the child to put glue on the paper and stick the tissue paper pieces wherever they like.
  • Offer gentle guidance if needed, like "Try putting some glue over here first," or "Pick a color you like!"
  • Let the child lead the creation. It can be abstract shapes, blobs of color, or an attempt at a specific picture – the process is the focus!
  • Talk about what they are doing: "Wow, you chose the blue paper!" or "You're doing a great job sticking those down!"

4. Clean-up & Wrap-up (5 mins):

  • When the child seems finished or is losing interest, praise their work. "Look at the wonderful picture you made!"
  • Help them put the cap back on the glue stick.
  • Involve them in tidying up any stray tissue paper pieces.
  • Display their artwork somewhere special to dry.

Differentiation/Tips:

  • For younger preschoolers: Focus purely on the sensory experience of gluing and sticking. Use larger tissue paper pieces.
  • For older preschoolers: Encourage them to fill a specific shape drawn lightly on the paper (like a circle or heart) or to create a picture (like a sun or flower). They might also enjoy tearing the tissue paper themselves.
  • Mess management: Place the large paper on a protected surface (like newspaper or a plastic mat).