Toddler Art Class: Playing with Tape

Sticky (usually forbidden or at least rationed) tape is very exciting to play with!

Art Project: Playing with masking tape
Supplies:
masking tape
construction paper (optional)
crayons (optional)

Book:  

Hands off my honey! / Chapman, Jane
*note: I wasn't crazy about this book as the choice for this topic, but I was struggling to find a good related title for this topic....*

 What Kids Do:  pull tape off the roll!

 pull more tape off the roll...

 See how long of a strand you can pull and still be connected to your mom.

 match tape to paper

 make art that spans many pages

 make a nest of tape

 hold your tape on a "leash"

 wear it as a crown

 or a bracelet

 tape also makes a great handle

Hindsight Tip:  tearing the tape is the hard part for kids.  Consider adding scissors to this mix!