Sometimes the simplest of activities can be challenging for a young student. It took quite a while for this little one to tear her red construction paper into pieces in order to fill in an outline of an apple. She was so proud of her picture afterwards. The muscles in her hands are still developing but training such as this distracted her from the arduous nature of the task. Because art doesn't feel like work to the young, teacher's often use it to enhance child development.
- More complicated apples on a branch for first graders to fill in with torn construction papers.
- A very simple squirrel pattern for fall themed lessons - preschool - kindergarten may tear grey or reddish orange papers to fill this one in...
- Print this giant pumpkin out and have first and second graders fill it in with torn orange, green and brown papers
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| The simple act of tearing construction paper may present a real challenge. |