Mosaicsare much more thanart activities.
Okay, so your child probably isnt making any real mosaics.
Grout and glass tiles arent exactly easy (or safe) for young children to work with.
Bring math into the mix with some pattern play, geometry and number recognition.
All through mosaic magic.
Pattern Mosaic Artwork
Cut the paper into dime-sized shapes.
They dont have to be circles, just a similar size.
Choose at least two different colors.
Paint a wash of glue on the cardboard.
Squeeze a small pool of the glue out and use the brush to spread it over the area.
Create a pattern with the colors.
Older kids can create more complex patterns, using multiple colors and making sophisticated designs.
Geometry Mosaic Artwork
Cut the paper into dime-sized shapes.
Make as assortment of shapes, in two colors.
Ask your child to name the shapes as he cuts them out.
Glue one color set of shapes inside of the pencil lines and one outside.
Number Recognition Mosaic Artwork
Famous Artists Projects for Kids
