18-24 Months
FromInfant and Toddler Experiences,
Fran Hast and Ann Hollyfield
What to have
- White, washable “school” glue.
- Paper.
- Liquid water color.
- Bowl for mixing each color separately.
- Brushes for applying glue, one for each color.
- Collage materials for gluing: feathers, tissue, leaves, pom-poms, etc.
What to do
- Gather collage materials, either in one central basket or bowl or in individual ones.
- Pour about one-quarter cup of glue into each small mixing bowl.
- Add drops of liquid color until desired color is reached.
- Stir with a brush.
- Offer each child a choice of paper to begin with.
- Let each child choose a color of glue and collage materials to glue to the paper.
- Respond to children’s attempts to stick things onto the paper, using phrases like these:
-- “Where did you want that red piece?” -- -- “Try the glue first.”
-- “How does it feel?”
-- “What happened this time?”
Why
To provide new experiences and interactions with new materials. To promote participation within the classroom community. Experiment with things that stick and things that don't.
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By Fran Hast and Ann Hollyfield Copyright 1999 18-24 Months