Sticky wall collage
Stick up some contact paper and explore textures, shapes and patterns with a hands-on collage.
This easy activity turns any wall, door or window into a vertical canvas for mindful, sensory art. Simply tape up a sheet of contact paper sticky side out, and offer a collection of lightweight objects to explore and arrange.
Pom poms, feathers, tissue paper scraps, pipe cleaners, patty pans - use whatever you have on hand! It’s open-ended, low mess, and encourages fine motor skills, creativity, and focus. Bonus: it’s an excellent way to repurpose bits from your craft stash.
Materials
Prep / make
Step 1:
Cut a piece of contact paper to desired size.
Step 2:
Peel the backing and tape it to a wall, window or door with the sticky side facing out.
Step 3:
Gather a mix of safe, lightweight materials and place them in a tray or bowl nearby.
Play
Step 1:
Invite your child to stick items onto the sticky wall however they like.
Step 2:
Talk about textures, colours, and patterns as they go.
Step 3:
Encourage layering, sorting, or even making pictures.
Extend
Theme Play: Try a seasonal collage (e.g. autumn leaves, spring flowers) or a colour theme like “all blue.”
Story Collage: Create a character or scene together and make up a story about what’s happening.
Shape Sorting: Cut out basic shapes ahead of time and turn it into a shape-matching activity.
