Do you love spring activities for kids? So do we! Inspired by dot art books, where kids use bingo markers to make art, we decided to try something a bit different with this Tissue Paper Flower Art Activity. Instead of using markers, we scrunched up tissue paper to make art.
Decorating dot art paper with tissue paper gives it texture and depth. Kids also work on their fine motor skills as they do it! To make this fun project even easier, I’ve put together a free flower printable you can download at the end of this post.
Kids can create textured art using tissue paper instead of dot markers. This fun activity enhances fine motor skills while creating eye-catching art. Spring Fine Motor Activities For Preschoolers are so important.
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Tissue Paper Crafts
Tissue paper crafts for kids are an entertaining way to ignite creativity and fun in little ones. These craft projects provide a perfect blend of fun and learning, letting children use their imagination while sharpening their fine motor skills.
From colorful tissue paper flowers to vibrant stained glass creations, the possibilities are endless! These crafts are perfect for kids to get hands-on and creative while helping them feel a sense of accomplishment. Most tissue paper projects typically involve just a few supplies, so it is easy to have a fun time crafting with kids.
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Supplies Needed for Tissue Paper Art
- Tissue Paper Squares - They are super handy and a big time saver. You can also use sheets of tissue paper cut or torn into smaller pieces.
- Glue - We used glue sticks, but liquid glue would work as well.
- Free Flower Printable - This printable has circles where kids can place the tissue paper. Find out how to download your printable at the end of this post.
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Tissue Paper Flower Art Activity
Grab the free flower printable by checking out the download instructions at the end of this post. Provide kids with the flower printable, glue, and tissue paper squares.
Kids will place glue on the picture, scrunch up tissue paper, and place it on the circles.
Kids can decorate the flowers with whatever color tissue paper they want. My kids have been in a rainbow-loving phase for a while, so they made rainbow flowers.
In addition to being a fun art activity, this serves as a fine motor activity since kids will be using the small muscles in their hands to scrunch up the tissue paper squares.
The circles on the flower are just there as a guide. Kids can place as many tissue paper bunches in an area as they want.
What Can Kids Learn With Tissue Paper Flower Crafts
Not only is art fun, but it also has some great benefits for kids. First, it helps them develop those all-important fine motor skills. As they scrunch, twist, and arrange the tissue paper, they are building those little muscles in their hands.
Tissue paper flowers for kdis also allows children to get creative as they experiment with colors and textures to create their unique flower masterpieces. Plus, the process of turning plain tissue paper into colorful flower art is just plain fun!
FAQs For Flower Art Printable
These tissue paper flowers are perfect for kids ages 3 and up. Younger kids will enjoy the tactile experience and bright colors, while older children can get creative with more intricate designs and patterns.
But you know your child best. Always be sure to supervise your child while they are doing any activity.
If you don't happen to have tissue paper on hand, feel free to use the flower printable with circle stickers or dot markers. You can also mix in other materials like construction paper, pom-poms, or glitter to add more texture and variety to the flowers.
Tips For Making Tissue Paper Flowers
Tip 1: Cover your table with newspaper or an old tablecloth to prevent the glue from getting on it. This makes cleanup easier and keeps the art process stress-free.
Tip 2: Remind your kids that a little goes a long way when it comes to glue. Too much glue makes the tissue paper soggy and prone to tearing. Use small amounts to keep everything in place.
Tip 3: When it comes to decorating the flower, let your kids be creative. Whether they choose traditional flower colors or go wild with unexpected combinations, the goal is to have fun and express themselves.
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Tissue Paper Flower Art Activity
Materials
- Tissue Paper Squares
- Flower Printable Directions to download below
- Glue stick
Instructions
- Print out the free flower printable by following the download instructions at the end of this post.
- Give the kids the flower printable, glue, and tissue paper squares. Have them put glue on the picture, scrunch up the tissue paper, and stick it to the glue on the circles.
- Kids can decorate the flower with whatever colors they want.
- The circles on the flower are simply a guide. Kids can add as many tissue paper bunches in an area as they'd like.
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Notes
- Cover your table to prevent glue from getting on it. This not only protects the table but makes cleanup easier.
- Use small amounts of glue in this project to keep the tissue paper from tearing.
Connie Mick says
THANK YOU VICKY FOR THE LINK TO GET THIS TEMPLATE. IT LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF FUN FOR MY PRESCHOOLERS.
Diana says
Is there anyway you could email me the flower template. I'd love to do it with my granddaughter but I don't know how to get the template. Thank you.
Nellie Stubbs says
From my experience, my kids fidn crafts either easy or interesting. I think this might be both!
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Jhoei says
Wow! This is an activity that can boost children's creative minds to make amazing designs using tissue paper.
Kenna McHugh says
I am using your information and images to write a lesson plan for after school care facility. Cool?
Vicky says
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NouNouLiLi says
oh oui !! Quelle belle idée !! I love it
Thank you
Alesia N @ FUNtastic SIMON says
Great Activity! Thank you for sharing!
Laurie says
I work with two young boys, who I think get a bit weary of flowers and rainbows. I think that we will take this great concept to outer space and make some meteor showers and planets! Knowing my charges, they will probably add some spacecraft and aliens.
Thank you for this jump-start!
Peace, Laurei
Mari Corona says
Great share!!!! Love the tissue box all colors 🙂