For this activity, I traced big and small hearts on coloured paper using cookie cutters and then cut them with scissors. On white paper I traced the same hearts and invited A to use the outlines as a guide to glue the hearts.
She started by following the guidelines but soon left that behind and glued them wherever, which was absolutely fine!
This activity is great for fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
I made this natural glue using only three ingredients:
30 ml corn starch
120-150 ml cold water
1 tbsp white vinegar
It’s super simple to make and very easy to clean (leaves no residue).
If your child is just learning how to use glue, I recommend offering a non-toxic glue such as this one, in an open small container with a brush that can be used to spread the glue on the paper.
Cleaning up is part of the learning process, so make sure to encourage your child to tidy up after they finish playing. Model how to do it until your child feels confident enough to initiate the tidying up process independently.
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