Activity
Turn everyday recycled materials into art! Offer items like cardboard boxes, paper tubes, caps, and lids and let children explore stacking, painting, coloring, or arranging them into patterns and designs.
Materials
A variety of recycled and natural materials work well for this activity. Some suggestions:
- Cardboard boxes
- Cardboard tubes
- Plastic caps and lids
- Coloring utensils
- Washable paint
- Scissors
- Glue
Skill Building
Kids can create art using repeated patterns and practice shape recognition while learning how materials can be reused and repurposed, rather than thrown away!
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