These process art projects for toddlers and preschoolers are inspired by Henri Matisse. They’re great for introducing art concepts to little ones!
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Henri Matisse Shapes Collage: Cutting with Toddlers and Preschoolers
Henri Matisse Shapes Collage: Cutting with Toddlers and Preschoolers is an awesome way to introduce Matisse, as well as introduce some scissors practice! (Plus, I threw in some painting because kids love, love, love to paint.)
Introduction to Cutting with Henry Matisse
Toddlers and preschoolers need to know basic scissors skills when they enter kindergarten, so it’s a good idea to practice cutting with children as soon as possible. One of the best ways to teach toddlers how to cut is to just let them hack at pieces of paper. (Remember to encourage them to hold their scissors correctly and also to turn the paper rather than turn the scissors.) This cutting with Henry Matisse collage is a great activity for new-cutters. Have them cut out shapes, glue them on cardstock or a canvas board, and voila! a Henry Matisse masterpiece!
Make Suncatchers with Toddlers and Preschoolers
Toddlers and preschoolers can practice scissors skills using craft dough. It’s simple, safe, and the supplies are very likely already on hand!
Practice Scissors Skills with Craft Dough
Toddlers and preschoolers can practice scissors skills using craft dough. It’s simple, safe, and the supplies are very likely already on hand!
Picture Books About Matisse
Matisse’s Garden by Samantha Friedman
Henri’s Scissors by Jeanette Winters
Colorful Dreamer by Marjorie Blaine Parker
A Bird or Two by Bijour Le Tord
The Mermaid and the Parakeet by Veronique Massenot
Painting Pepette by Linda Ravin Lodding
Blue and Other Colors by Meagan Bennett
How the Snail Found its Colours
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