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The Power of Art Projects for Kids
Children have a natural affinity for art. It allows them to express their creativity, improve their motor skills, and most importantly, it keeps them occupied. This is why art projects are a great way to keep your child engaged while you focus on your work.
Paper Mosaic Animals: A Fun and Engaging Art Project
One of the most popular art projects is creating paper mosaic animals. This activity is suitable for children in the 1st or 2nd grade. It's a fun activity that will keep them occupied for a couple of hours, giving you the chance to finish your business report or project.
Materials Needed
Colored construction papers (3 x 6" in size, in various colors)
12 x 18" black construction paper
Glue
Scissors
Pencils
Erasers
Photocopied sheets of animals
Scraps for practice drawings
Step-by-Step Procedure
Use one 12 x 18" black sheet to draw one large animal (rabbits, elephants, turtles, pigs, etc.) that nearly fills the paper.
Choose several 3 x 6" colors for your animal's body parts.
Take one 3 x 6" color and cut it into 1/2" wide strips.
Next, cut a 1/2" strip into smaller squares, approximately 1/2" in size. Now you have a small pile of tiny squares that are about 1/2" x 1/2".
Use these small squares to fill in a part of the animal's body. (Spread a small amount of glue where you want the squares to go. Place the squares carefully on the glue, close together.)
When one part of the body is filled, choose another part of the body to fill. (If you have squares left, use those squares to fill another part of the body that you want to be that same color.)
When you're ready, choose another 3 x 6" color and cut it into the 1/2" x 1/2" squares. Use these to fill the next part of the body that you chose.
Repeat this process until all parts of the animal's body are filled.
Put away to dry.
This art project not only keeps your child engaged but also helps them learn about animals and colors. It's a win-win situation for both you and your child. So, the next time your child interrupts your work, you know what to do. Happy parenting and successful business growing!
