Toy Rubbing Textures

Crayon rubbings reveal hidden textures on toys.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Beyond the Toy Chest
• Learning area: Visual and Creative Arts
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Students will make rubbings of textured toys and identify surfaces.

Materials

• Paper
• crayons
• textured toys (blocks
• gears)

Instructions

1. Place paper over a toy.

2. Rub firmly with the side of a crayon.

3. Compare rubbings and identify the toys.

Educator tip

Use texture words like bumpy, ridged, smooth.

Assessment

Assess texture vocabulary and observation.

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