I am doing a flower activity?

Question

i am doing a flower activity where i print the flower out and have the children put colored tissue paper in the middle what flower should i use and how should i have the children do the tissue paper should i have them twist the paper and glue it in the middle or just glue colored paper in the middle or tear little pieces of the tissue paper

Answer 1

Just search cartoon flowers, then choose one that takes up a full page and has not too much design so they can put the tissue paper where wanted.

Answer 2

You should give the children the choice to do whatever they want with the tissue paper, so provide tissue sizes to suit twisting, scrunching or laying flat.  Children should tear their own pieces not have you do it for them.  Would be good if you could also provide stencils of several different flower shapes so that they can choose the shape they prefer too, and then draw around the stencil.  They will get some pencil control from the activity as well as more choice.  Craft should show imagination and creativity - there is none for the child if you make all the decisions for them.

Answer 3

use a large daisy so they have plenty of room to create.

We have done twisting and we have also done putting the tissue paper on the end of your finger or pencil to make it stick up like 3D - they are both effective and cute.

Answer 4

What age are you working with?  Remember with preschoolers...the process is more important than the product.  More often than not...just putting the materials out is the best way to go.  Let the children decide how it should be done.

A generic flower works well for this type of activity.  Circle in the center and large petals around the outside.  I suggest using qtips for glue or tap 'n' glue containers so that there isn't an accessive amount of glue...it will make the colors run.  Tissue paper shouldn't be larger than an 1" square, especially for young children.  Twisting the paper doesn't work well for young children but squishing it works okay.  Again...it sounds like something the children can decide how to do...whether they want to glue the center or glue the pieces...young children work better with spreading the glue in the center first.  Good luck!

Answer 5

It depends on the age of the kids. Tulips would be good to keep it kind of simple to cut out. You could ball the tissue up.

Answer 6

Daffodils would be bright and cheerful!  I would show them how to do each process and let them choose how to glue them on...IE; twist, cut or tear or even decoupage.  You're sure to have a beautiful bulletin board!  : )

Answer 7

I would use any flower or even let the children draw their own or trace it. Then I would sit at a table and have a few come at a time. Making my own tissue paper and having plenty of it for the children to tear to put on their flower. Talk about different ways to put the tissue on: flat, on top of pencil, twist it etc. Then do all the different ones on your flower so the children can see it doesn't matter, they can choose one style or several. Remember it is the process not the product. They are developing motor skills, sensory, and creativity. They are most proud of what they do!

Answer 8

Ideally the children should be involved in the production of the template or print: theres opportunity to name its parts they're functions, and show how they make up the whole flower. Never to early for science!Show the children how to use a ruler to rip strips of paper: young children appreciate learning new skills. At this point, invite the children's opinions on what to do next: opportunity to enrich their  cognitive & language development. Remember, children's art is a gift from the child, their ideals are unique, their skill will grow with stimulating activities not REPRODUCING adult art.

Answer 9

I think that twisting the paper turns out very cute but tried this with preschoolers once before and some just didnt have the coordination to do so.  So, if I were you I would just show them how to twist it but let them decide how they want to do it.

Answer 10

you should use a sunflower because its easier and more pretty. preschoolers would love twisting the paper because its more fun and it will give them some happiness. i recommend this!