Recycled Art

Recycled art encourages creativity and environmental awareness using safe, reused materials.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Environment
• Learning area: Physical Development and Motor Skills
• Level: Levels 1-3

Objectives

• Use hands to place objects
• Explore textures and materials
• Create simple collage with support

Materials

• Bottle caps
• Cardboard scraps
• Glue sticks
• Magazine cutouts

Instructions

Invite children to choose materials and stick them to paper or cardboard to create a group collage.

Educator tip

Talk about how we can reuse things instead of throwing them away.

Assessment

Observe choice-making, engagement, and material handling.

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