Materials
9" x 12" construction paper in assorted colorsscissors3/4 " x 3" paper stripsglue
Instructions
1. Beforehand, cut out 9", 6", and 3" squares, circles, and triangles from assorted colors of construction paper to make an assortment of large, medium, and small shapes.
2. Ask the children to choose a 9" x 12" piece of paper for the background.
3. Ask each child to choose his favorite shape (circle, square, or triangle) and pick out a large shape, a medium one, and a small one. Remind them that the colors can be different, but shapes should be the same.
4. Invite the children to glue the largest shape on the background paper and then glue the medium shape on top of the large shape.
5. Help the children make a small loop with the paper strip by gluing the two ends together, holding it with their fingers until it holds.
6. Demonstrate how to put glue on one side of the loop and glue it to the center of the medium shape, holding it in place for a moment.
7. Next, show the children how to put glue on the top of the loop and place the small shape on top, so that there is a space created by the loop separating the small and medium shapes. Allow to dry.
