Butterfly Wings Tissue Art

Toddlers develop fine motor skills and color awareness.

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

Objectives

• Label butterfly colors
• imitate folding
• explore textures.

Instructions

Materials

- Coffee filters or thin white paper circles

- Washable liquid watercolors in primary colors

- Small spray bottles filled with water

- Droppers or pipettes

- Clothespins

- Pipe cleaners

Learning Objectives

- Observe the transformation of colors when they overlap on a wet surface.

- Develop fine motor control by squeezing spray bottles or using droppers.

- Explore the concept of butterflies as part of the summer environment.

- Engage in sensory play through tactile interaction with wet paper.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Set up a workspace covered with plastic or newspaper to manage moisture.

2. Provide each toddler with one flattened coffee filter.

3. Demonstrate how to use the spray bottle by pressing the trigger to dampen the paper.

4. Allow children to practice spraying the paper until it is damp but not soaking.

5. Provide small cups of liquid watercolor and show children how to drop colors onto the wet paper.

6. Encourage children to watch as the colors spread and touch each other to create new shades.

7. Set the wet filters aside on a drying rack to allow the colors to set.

8. Once dry, gather the center of the filter and secure it with a clothespin to create the butterfly body.

9. Wrap a pipe cleaner around the clothespin to form the antennae.

10. Display the finished wings in the classroom to represent summer nature.

Educator Tip

Toddlers may struggle with the mechanics of spray bottles. If they find the trigger too difficult, focus on using droppers to build hand strength. If the paper tears, simply provide a second filter and continue the exploration of color blending.

Assessment

- Observe if the child can make a connection between the act of dropping color and the resulting change on the paper.

- Record the child's ability to use the tools provided to manipulate the materials.

- Note if the child engages with the butterfly theme through verbal cues or gestures during the activity.

Assessment

Participation, imitation, color naming.

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