
Back to session planningFine motor skills · Cutting skills
Magic Drawing
Ages 4–9 15 minutes Moderate |
Materials | | 1. Two white sheets of paper | | | 2. Oil pastels or wax crayons | | | 3. Pencil | | | 4. Scissors |
Preparation: For younger children, cut the paper into halves in advance. How to Play | | 1. Place one sheet horizontally, fold it in half like a book, and cut along the fold. | | | 2. Cover one half-sheet completely with oil pastels or wax crayons. | | | 3. Place the second half-sheet on top and draw with a pencil. | | | 4. Say the magic words and turn over the top sheet. | | | 5. The drawing has become colorful! |
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Materials
Check off each material as you gather it · Select an item to enlarge it · 0/4
Preparation
For younger children, cut the paper into halves in advance.
How to Play
Check off each step as you go · Select an illustration to enlarge it or a word to highlight it · 0/5
- ⭐Tip: Give playful directions while coloring: stop, change color, color quickly, or color slowly.
Make It Easier
Prepare the half-sheets in advance for younger children.
Make It More Challenging
Use several colors on the same sheet to create a multicolored picture.
Skills Practiced
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