Nursery World - Let's stick!

A wide range of gluing activities is spread out in our arts and crafts series by Jean Evans First things first

First things first

* When presenting the children with opportunities to investigate 'sticking', it is important to provide a wide range of interesting tools and materials for them to explore freely, rather than creating a predetermined end-product.

* Allow time for the children to investigate the feel of glue before moving on to using glue applicators.

* Always start with something familiar, such as using glue spreaders to apply PVA glue, before introducing exciting new experiences, such as using contact adhesive to create a transparent window collage.

* Encourage the children to suggest how to use materials and, whenever possible, try out these ideas and talk about what works well and why.

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