Summer Collage

Level 2 deepens personal reflection.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Summer Time
• Learning area: Social Emotional
• Level: Level 2

Objectives

• Explain summer preferences
• create detailed collage with writing.

Instructions

Materials

- Large sheets of light blue construction paper

- Pre-cut shapes representing summer items like suns, flowers, and ice cream cones

- Assorted collage materials such as tissue paper, yarn, and fabric scraps

- Non-toxic liquid glue and small brushes

- Safety scissors for children to practice trimming edges

- Trays for organizing loose collage items

Learning Objectives

- Demonstrate fine motor control by applying glue and placing small collage pieces.

- Express personal preferences by selecting specific colors and shapes for the project.

- Describe summer experiences using descriptive language during the creative process.

- Practice patience and focus by completing a multi-step art task.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Begin with a brief group discussion about summer, asking children to share one favorite activity or sight they associate with the season.

2. Distribute the blue construction paper to each child to serve as the base for their summer scene.

3. Place trays of pre-cut shapes and collage materials in the center of the table to encourage sharing and social interaction.

4. Model the process by gluing a sun shape to the top corner of your own paper, explaining your choice of color and placement.

5. Invite children to select their own materials and begin arranging them on their paper before applying any glue.

6. Encourage children to use the glue brushes to apply small dots of adhesive, promoting precision over saturation.

7. Assist children in using safety scissors to trim edges of fabric or paper if they wish to customize their shapes.

8. Circulate around the room to ask open-ended questions about why they chose specific items for their collage.

9. Allow the collages to dry on a flat surface before displaying them in the classroom.

Educator Tip

To support children who struggle with open-ended tasks, provide a few visual prompts or photographs of summer scenes to serve as inspiration. If a child feels overwhelmed by the variety of materials, limit their choices to three items to help them focus on the creative process rather than the decision-making.

Assessment

- Observe the child's ability to manipulate tools and materials with increasing coordination.

- Listen for the child's use of vocabulary related to summer themes during the activity.

- Note the child's capacity to follow multi-step instructions from start to finish.

Assessment

Observe self-expression, verbal explanation.

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