Toddler Activities: Using Simple Cut Outs to Make Fall Pictures
Toddler Activities using creating pictures with cut outs from construction paper and sheer glitter paint. Great for working on fine motor skills and learning about
Fall.
DESCRIPTION
Great beginning paint and collage style activity
for toddlers as early as two years of age.
MATERIALS
Construction paper in brown, red, orange, yellow, and purple
Glue stick
White Paper (construction, scrapbook, cardstock for background)
Glitter Paint in a sheer color
Paint Brush (wide is easier for young toddlers)
STEPS
- Select colors to be used and cut out shapes of fruit. Have the real fruit handy if possible to talk about it as you make shapes for your child.
- Cut out the Cornucopia.
- Have your child use glue stick to glue on the cornucopia first and then the cut out fruits.
- Paint with brush over picture
TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
If you prefer a pattern instead of cutting it freehand, type "free printable cornucopia or fruit" in google and you can find a number of
pictures you can use as patterns.
OTHER IDEAS
Fall Leaves
Cut out leaf shapes and draw a simple trunk on the paper. Have your child glue on the leaves. Using the sheer glitter paint tpadd some sparkle to
the picture.
EDUCATIONAL TIPS
Painting and gluing is a great way to help develop fine motor skills as well as a great visual way to reinforce color recognition.
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