Toddler Activities: Crayon Rubbings
Toddler Activities:
There is always something special about toddler activities that are handmade. It will hold special meaning for you as a parent or a grandparent.
It is an especially nice gift for family members that live far away.
DESCRIPTION
A collage is one of those projects that are wonderful for little ones because there are no rules as to how it should look,
and in fact the more random the objects are placed,
the more interesting it can be. I feel strongly about letting the child be the "creator" with minimal guidance.
MATERIALS
Crayons with the paper wrapping removed.
Lightweight paper like newsprint
Interesting surfaces (leaves, coins, mesh material, flat combs)
STEPS
- Collect all your materials together: rubbings, paper, crayons.
- Place item under newsprint or lightweight paper. Assist in keeping paper from shifting..
- Demonstrate how to hold the crayon. If this is a first time you might want your child to practice using the crayon flat on a practice sheet..
- Let child place next object and replace paper.
TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
Save broken crayons...these work great for this activity.
Light paper like newsprint works best for clearer results.
EDUCATIONAL TIPS
Discuss the shapes selected by your child: discuss, color, shape and texture.
OTHER IDEAS
Make it an outdoor theme and collect items like leaves, bark and flowers outside on a walk..
Make into a card or use as wrapping paper.
Frame as a gift to a loved one. Small frames in sets of 3 make a nice collage of photos.
Mystery Envelope Game
Put mystery objects into a sealed envelope and let your child guess what is inside and then rub on top with a crayon to see
what it is. Things to put inside: coins, feather, puzzle pieces, foam shapes, stickers, buttons, piece of lace.
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