TEARING TUB
Materials: plastic tub, tissue paper, wrapping paper, construction paper, scrap paper
Directions: Place various types of paper in the tub and encourage the children to tear the paper and make confetti.
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Hint! Use the confetti to create collages by having children glue their scraps to a paper plate.
CUTTING TUB
Children will also enjoy their own cutting tub. Add child safety scissors to a box with junk paper, mail, or magazines.
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Here's a video I did with tips on helping children develop scissor skills.
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http://bit.ly/drjean-CutItOut