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- construction paper or typing paper<\/li>\n
- glitter or fine dyed salt<\/li>\n
- glue stick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Step 1<\/h2>\n
Doing art with glue sticks and glitter is a classic pre-school activity. \u00a0It works on fine-motor coordination as the child unscrews the glue stick cap, smears glue on the paper, and shakes glitter or salt onto the surface.<\/p>\n
Large motor skills get developed as the child lifts the paper and shakes the glitter off (preferably into a cup so it could be used on the next project!)<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nStep 2<\/h2>\n
Taking glitter art to the next level, this now becomes a pre-reading activity. \u00a0You, the adult, take the glue stick and write a secret message on to the paper. \u00a0Then hand it over and let the child discover the message by pouring the glitter on and revealing the secret!<\/p>\n
What secret message would you write? You could also do shapes, numbers, or a picture. Leave us a comment below and tell us how this project turned out for you.<\/p>\n
Click here<\/a> to find places in Gauteng offering arts and craft classes.<\/p>\n
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