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Create fun faces using fruits and vegetables! This hands-on activity helps children develop their scissor skills and creativity. Inspired by Montessori principles, it’s perfect for PreK and preschool-aged kids, whether at home or in the classroom. While creating picture cards of famous world masterpieces, I revisited the unique artwork of Giuseppe Arcimboldo. His imaginative portraits made me wonder, “Would kids enjoy making something similar?” That’s when I decided to design a fun collage art activity in his style—and the results were amazing! How It Works: Because creating detailed art like Arcimboldo can be tricky, we simplified it! Start by choosing a base face template. Then, cut out small face parts (like eyes, noses, and mouths) and let your child glue them onto the template to make silly and creative faces. It’s a wonderful way to introduce children to the world of art while boosting their fine motor skills. Why Watercolor Illustrations? I chose soft watercolor illustrations for the fruits and vegetables to keep the activity playful and imaginative, rather than using realistic photos, which could be overwhelming. The parts are designed to be easy to cut and fit perfectly onto the face templates. Tips for Parents: Before your child starts, create a sample face together so they can see what the finished product might look like. This helps them understand the concept and get excited to create their own version! Ask guiding questions like, “Which part looks like it could be the eyes?” or “What should we use for the nose?” to engage them even more. How to Print: Print the files on A4 size, slightly thicker drawing paper for durability. Carefully cut out the shapes along the lines. What’s Included: Digital download only (no physical items). Scissors, glue, and other tools are not included. Encourage Creativity! Even if the cuts aren’t perfect, that’s okay! Embrace the little imperfections—after all, it’s your child’s unique artistic touch that makes the project truly special. Please note that this PDF file contains a lot of images, so it may take a moment to fully load. Thank you for your patience as you enjoy the fun of making art with your child!

Introduce your child to the enchanting Japanese art of Chigiri-e, a fun and creative way to design pictures by tearing and arranging paper. In this activity, kids will explore various hairstyles by crafting with torn pieces of paper, allowing their imaginations to flourish. The simple process of tearing origami or colored paper into different shapes and gluing them onto this children’s hairstyles template makes for a delightful collage experience. If you don’t have origami paper on hand, colored flyers, newspapers, or even glittery paper make fantastic substitutes and add extra excitement to the project. Tearing paper into small pieces builds finger strength, and for an extra creative twist, kids can use yarn threads to make unique hair textures. Print this sheet on A4-sized, slightly thicker drawing paper for the best effect. This digital download is recommended for children aged 3.5 and up. Please note that glue, origami paper, yarn, and scissors are not included, and no physical items will be shipped.

Have you ever heard of Chigiri-e? It is a fun art form born in Japan that involves tearing off pieces of origami paper and using them to draw pictures. In English, it is called “Paper tearing art using origami paper. It is very popular among children because it is easy and allows them to use their imagination. They tear origami paper into desired shapes and glue them onto paper to create designs. It’s like collage, but with origami paper! If you are in an area where origami paper is not available, you can use colored flyers or newspaper. If you have glittery paper, children will be even more motivated. It takes a lot of finger strength to tear the paper into small pieces. Once you are able to tear it into small pieces, you can make a nice collage. For this sheet, I made a sheet on the subject of balloons. Print it out on A4 size, slightly thicker drawing paper. Recommended age: 3.5 years old and up. This product is downloadable content only. Glue is not included.

This 50-sound chart is a fun learning tool that combines coloring and tracing hiragana characters, allowing children to enjoy learning the basics of Japanese writing while coloring. It makes practicing hiragana both engaging and educational. While designed for young children learning Japanese, this product is also suitable for adults studying Japanese, international Japanese schools, or children learning Japanese as a second language. Print on A4 paper, cut along the thin lines, and use as individual cards or bind them with a ring to create a personalized hiragana book. Please note: This product is a digital download only. Colored pencils are not included.

We have created a paper spinner base. First, color two sheets of the same pattern front and back. After coloring, cut one piece with scissors and attach it to a piece of cardboard or thick paper. Next, cut off the circle along with the cardboard and attach the backing paper to the back side as well. Finally, punch holes in the two circles in the center and thread the string through the holes with a binding needle for a sewing needle to complete the process. As for the type of string to use, it is easier to use wool yarn for turning. The printer should be set to print in A4. You will be able to do it by yourself from about 4 years old. It is difficult to turn it, so an adult should help you at first. When the spinning speed becomes fast, it is dangerous if it hits the face or eyes, so please do not spin it near young children. Recommended age: 4 years and up. This product is digital content. Scissors, colored pencils, cardboard, and yarn are not included.

This kit allows children to create their very own pinwheel using everyday materials! All you need is printed paper, bendable straws, cotton swabs, and something to poke holes, such as a thumbtack or toothpick. These simple materials make for an easy and fun activity. Recommended Age This kit is recommended for children aged 5 and older. For 4-year-olds, adult assistance is advised as cutting with scissors might be challenging. What’s Included The kit includes simple single-blade and dynamic double-blade designs. For those who want to save on ink, blank templates are also provided on the final page of each design. Children can enjoy customizing their pinwheels by drawing their own patterns and colors! How to Assemble １. Choose the Right Paper Print the template on regular printer paper. Avoid using thick paper, as it might make the pinwheel harder to spin. Cutting Use scissors to cut out the blades and the circular centerpiece of your chosen design. Making Holes Use a thumbtack or pin to carefully poke holes at the black dots on the blade tips and the center. Assembling For the single-blade pinwheel, flip the blade over and apply glue to the tips. Align the holes on the blade tips with the central hole, then attach the circular centerpiece. Re-pierce the holes to ensure proper alignment. For the double-blade pinwheel, flip the blades over and align the center holes. Arrange the blades so they do not overlap, then glue the tips in place one by one. Attach the circular centerpiece and re-pierce all the holes to ensure proper alignment. Inserting the Cotton Swab If the holes are too small, gently widen them using a toothpick. Cut one end of the cotton swab at an angle to make it pointed, then twist it into the center hole. Finally, insert the cotton swab into a bendable straw to complete your pinwheel! Digital Product Only This product is sold as a downloadable PDF file. Materials such as straws, cotton swabs, and toothpicks are not included and must be sourced separately. The Benefits of Pinwheel Activities Blowing on a pinwheel is not only fun but also beneficial for a child’s development. It strengthens the muscles around the mouth, including the cheeks, tongue, and lips, helping to promote oral motor development. This activity is believed to support improved articulation and overall oral function.