Inspired by Henri Matisse, this process art activity making suncatchers is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are practicing their scissors skills.
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*Thanks to Creative Family Fun for the inspiration for this project!
What you need:
MAKE MATISSE SUNCATCHERS
What to do:
- Firstly, lay out a piece of contact paper (any size you’d like) onto a table -sticky side up.
- Next, the child can cut (or rip when his/her fingers get tired) the tissue paper into different shapes.
- Then, the child can stick the tissue paper shapes onto the contact paper.
- He/she can finish sticking the tissue paper onto the contact paper. After, you can stick another same-sized piece of contact paper on top of the tissue paper/contact paper art. Then, stick the sticky side of the new piece on top of the sticky side of the original piece. This makes a sandwich of the tissue paper and seals it inside.
- Cut the suncatcher into a fun shape. Then, punch a hole into the top. Finally, tie fishing line through the hole. Lastly, hang it in your window!
This project is great for improving fine motor skills. Kids need to work on their fine motor skills. Strong hand muscles will help them learn to write and do other essential activities that require the use of their fingers.
Finally, check out these beautiful suncatchers our littles made!
Suncatchers inspired by Henri Matisse
Many people know Henri Matisse as an artist who “painted with scissors.” We did just that in this colorful craft, inspired by Matisse. Check out our other Henri Matisse activities:
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