I Spy Window Art
Age: 18 Months - 5 Years (younger ones need more supervision)
Time: 15-20 min (+ Prep)Theme: Open
Books: Any of the I Spy series
Materials:
Contact Paper (sticky clear stuff)
Transparency Paper Assorted scraps of paper, yarn, tissue, sequins, spangles, foam pieces, etc
Adults get to use Colored Masking Tape and Scissors
Prep: Cut (1) piece of contact paper per child slightly larger than the sheet of transparency paper (so if 8-1/2 x 11 then 9 x 12 etc). Remove the paper backing. Using tabs of masking tape, secure the contact paper to the table sticky side up.
Activity: Each child gets to decorate the contact paper, covering it with items of their choosing. When they are finished, an adult can assist with placing the transparency paper over their design to seal it in.
Finishing: (Can be done by just an adult or older kids can help) Trim the excess contact paper so that it is flush with the transparency. ‘Edge’ the entire design with colored masking tape folded over the sides. This will both create a frame and further secure the items inside.
Notes/Tips: It is a lot easier if you can set this project up in advance of the kids coming to the work space. Choose age appropriate items to go inside (no spangles for the wee ones). Distributing the little items on a paper plate will save on a ton of clean-up!
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