22mo–3y14 minArtFree play
Unusual Texture Collage
Guide the adult to choose a few unusual/interesting household materials that inspire exploration (textures, translucency, stringy materials) and support your child to investigate, combine, and create with them using simple, safe glue play.
What you'll need
Essentials
- base paper/cardboard
- 3-5 unusual textures (e.g., string/ribbon/raffia, foil, translucent paper/tissue, textured packaging, fabric scrap)
- water-based glue OR homemade paste (flour + water)
Nice to have
- a drop of food colouring/washable paint to tint glue (optional)
- tape
- a tray or placemat for mess control
Movement level: low
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneActs from knowledge of propertiesMind· 16mo–2.3y· core
- MilestoneNotices detailed features of objects in their environment.Mind· 22mo–3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneCan select and use activities and resources with help.Heart· 22mo–3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneBuilds with non-block construction piecesBody· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneExpresses own preferences and interests.Heart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneStays focused during activityMind· 2.5y–3y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· stretch
- MilestoneScribbles or makes marksBody· 12mo–22mo· stretch· Step 2
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Choose unusual or interesting materials and resources that inspire exploration such as textured wall coverings, raffia, string, translucent paper or water-based glues with colour added.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)