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Toddlers may concentrate on simple shapes, while older children may design very elaborate shapes. When this project is done with children ages 3 and younger, close adult supervision is required to ensure safety. Offer large pieces and cut items for 3-year
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Glue, chenille sticks, straws, and yarn are always appealing. When the challenge of using these materials to define shapes is introduced, children immerse themselves in hands-on learning.
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Invite children to describe their materials and efforts in visual-arts terms of line, shape, and texture.
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On construction paper, use Crayola® Colored Pencils to draw a shape. Put Crayola® School Glue or Glitter Glue on top of the lines to form a shape.
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With Crayola® Scissors, cut chenille sticks, drinking straws, and/or yarn to fit the shape. (An adult cuts pieces for children 3 and younger.) Place the pieces on the glue for a 3-dimensional effect.
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Print the name of the shape, your name, and the date with colored pencils.