🎨 Create⏱ Discovery Play · 15 minAges 3–4, 4–6, 6–8
You need
- paper plates
- crayons, pens or pencils
- paper
- a glue stick
Steps
- 1. Choose an animal: a cat, a lion, a fish, a bear.
- 2. Colour the plate to be its face.
- 3. Tear paper ears, a tail or fins. Glue them on.
- 4. Give your animal a name and a sound.
⚠ Safety · Stay nearby
Glue sticks only. The grown-up does any cutting.
Stop if:
- Your child is done — an animal with no ears is still an animal
Easier
Just colour the face.
Harder
Make a whole family of animals.
Only 5 minutes?
Face and two ears.
Why it matters: Choosing, making and naming your own creature builds creativity and confidence.
Clean-up: Sweep scraps into a bag. Crayons back in the box.
This activity is a draft. It will be reviewed by a child-development professional before launch. Use your own judgement about what is safe for your child.