Torn Paper Collage
Tear coloured paper into pieces and glue them onto card to build a picture or pattern.
Creative
2–7 years
15–30 min
Calm
Some mess
At home
What you need
- Coloured paper or old magazines
- Glue stick
- Card or paper base
Setup
- Lay down a mat or newspaper to protect the table
- Set out a small pile of paper scraps
- Give a simple shape or theme to build on
Play prompts
- What are you making a picture of?
- Can you cover the whole page?
- Which colours are next to each other?
Ways to change it up
- Draw an outline first for younger children to fill in
- Use a glue stick instead of liquid glue to cut mess
Safety notes
- Supervise glue use with toddlers
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