✋ Clever Hands⏱ Quick Play · 5 min⏱ Discovery Play · 15 min⏱ Adventure Play · 25 minAges 3–4, 4–6, 6–8
You need
- paper (old paper or magazines)
- a glue stick
- crayons, pens or pencils
Steps
- 1. The grown-up draws a big simple shape: a fish, a car, a heart.
- 2. Tear the old paper into small pieces with your fingers.
- 3. Glue inside the shape.
- 4. Stick the pieces on until the shape is full.
⚠ Safety · Stay nearby
Glue sticks only. Paper pieces are not for mouths.
Stop if:
- Your child is bored — a half-full picture is still a picture
Easier
Tear big strips. The grown-up puts on the glue.
Harder
Tear along a drawn line, or fill the shape with only one colour.
Only 5 minutes?
Fill half the shape.
Why it matters: Tearing paper uses both hands and builds finger strength.
Clean-up: Sweep the scraps into a bag together.
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.