The children draw the contours of both hands
with crayons or pencils. If needed they can help each
other.
Next, they will use the number stamps to indicate the
number of fingers on their hands.
Then they'll use paint or ink to make their
fingerprints.
To finish the project the children use stamps
to write their name on.
You can also do this with one hand, or even with a foot.
Materials needed :
scissors or a prickpen
pink or brown paper to trace the hands
other colour paper to stick the hands on
crayons or pencils
Let's get to work:
The children draw the contours of both hands
with crayons or pencils. If needed they can help each
other.
Next they will use the number stamps to indicate the
number of fingers on their hands.
Then they'll use paint or ink to make their
fingerprints.
To finish the project the children use stamps
to write their name.
Crafts related to the face
A selfportrait with paint, made by 4 to 6
years olds.
Creating your own face with paper
Materials needed :
a circle (the head)
paper in different colours
scissors
glue
Let's get to work:
The children use their own creativity to make
their face. Beforehand you can make them look into a
mirror and examine their face.
Crafts related to the body
Materials needed :
a circle (the head)
paper in different colours
scissors
glue
tube of a paper towel roll
Let's get to work:
The children use their own creativity to make
their face and body. Beforehand you can make them look
into a mirror and examine their face.
Other body crafts
Creating a mirror
Materials needed :
a circle (the head)
paper in different colours
scissors
glue
a template of a handmirror
aluminium foil
Let's get to work:
Trace the template of the handmirror on a piece of
carton or let the children trace the mirror.
Let them cut out the mirror.
Give them a piece of aluminium foil and let
them cut out a circle.
Use dots in different colours and let the children
make a sequence.
The lower picture is an easier version for younger
children.
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