Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create a colorful and imaginative collage using only paper and scissors.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed:

• Assorted colored construction paper
• Child-safe scissors

Prep: Clear a workspace and make sure you have enough space to spread out your materials.

Activities

1. Cut out different shapes and sizes from the colored construction paper.

2. Arrange and glue the cut-out shapes onto a larger piece of paper to create a unique collage.

3. Use your imagination to create a scene, pattern, or design with the paper shapes.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to make a collage. A collage is a picture made by sticking pieces of paper onto a larger piece of paper."
• "We will use different colors of paper and cut them into different shapes like squares, circles, and triangles."
• "Then, we will arrange the shapes on a big piece of paper to make a beautiful design or picture."
• "Remember to have fun and use your imagination to create something special!"