Jungle Collage
Creating layered artwork with jungle elements introduces toddlers to rainforest concepts while developing fine motor skills.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Into the Jungle
- Learning area: Visual and Creative Arts
- Level: Infant & Toddler
Objectives
- Explore different shades of green
- Glue paper pieces to create a jungle scene
- Identify jungle animals by name
Materials
- Green paper (various shades)
- Pre-cut animal shapes
- Glue sticks
- Tissue paper
- Large construction paper base
Instructions
1. Show pictures of jungles and discuss what we see.
2. Provide green tissue paper and construction paper pieces.
3. Help children tear and scrunch paper for texture.
4. Glue green pieces onto base paper to make 'jungle trees.'
5. Add pre-cut animal shapes—monkeys, parrots, snakes.
6. Display completed jungle scenes on the wall.
Educator tip
Name each animal as children add them: 'You're adding a colorful parrot!'
Assessment
Observe gluing skills and ability to identify jungle animals.
More from Into the Jungle
- Monkey Moves
- Jungle Sounds
- Jungle Drums
- Animal Footprint Printing
- Snake Slither
- Learning Animal Names
- Elephant Stomp Song
- Counting Jungle Animals
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