Butterfly Wings Tissue Art

Infants learn through sensory exploration.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Summer Time
• Learning area: Nature
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Attend to seasonal visuals
• respond to sensory textures.

Instructions

Materials

- Clear contact paper or self-adhesive laminating sheets

- Assorted colors of lightweight tissue paper squares

- Masking tape

- A butterfly-shaped cardboard cutout with the center removed

- A clean, flat surface or tray

- Soft music for sensory engagement

Learning Objectives

- Observe changes in light and color through translucent materials.

- Develop fine motor skills by grasping and releasing paper scraps.

- Practice sensory exploration through varied textures.

- Engage in visual tracking of vibrant colors.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Secure a piece of contact paper to the table using masking tape, ensuring the sticky side faces upward.

2. Place the butterfly-shaped cardboard frame over the sticky surface to define the workspace.

3. Invite the infant to sit in a high chair or on your lap in front of the tray.

4. Demonstrate the activity by gently pressing a piece of tissue paper onto the sticky surface.

5. Encourage the infant to reach out and touch the adhesive surface to experience the texture.

6. Offer the infant small pieces of tissue paper one at a time to grasp.

7. Assist the infant in placing the paper onto the sticky frame, focusing on the process rather than the final aesthetic.

8. Narrate the colors and textures as the infant interacts with the materials.

9. Once the frame is filled, place a second sheet of contact paper over the top to seal the art.

10. Hang the finished butterfly in a window to allow sunlight to pass through the layered colors.

Educator Tip

Infants may be hesitant to touch the sticky surface. If an infant pulls away, place the tissue paper on their palm first and guide their hand toward the frame. This provides a bridge between the tactile sensation and the creative task.

Assessment

- Note if the infant reaches for the tissue paper or the sticky surface.

- Observe the infant tracking the movement of the paper as it is placed.

- Record the infant's reaction to the different textures and colors during the session.

Assessment

Observe visual tracking and sensory engagement.

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