What could be better than sharing creativity with your child? This is interesting and useful for developing fine motor skills of the fingers. That’s why today’s article is devoted to applique, and we will make a sheep in a meadow from cotton wool. The master classes described below will be of interest to children both in the junior group of the kindergarten and in the preparatory group, as well as preschoolers who are raised by their parents at home on their own.
Making a volumetric applique “Lamb” together with the children
Before you start studying the step-by-step instructions, prepare all the materials that will be needed to make the craft during the process.
Find a picture of a lamb depicted without wool, which will serve as the basis for a cotton wool applique. It is better, of course, to find a drawing on the Internet and print it on a printer. Also, if you know how to draw well, it will be interesting to depict the figure of a funny animal yourself.
The technique is not complicated, and therefore the picture will be easy to make even for a novice master. Let's move on to the master class, carefully follow the step-by-step description and repeat simple steps.
Required set of materials:
- cotton wool;
- colored paper;
- a tube of glue;
- a pack of wet wipes;
- lamb applique diagram;
- drawing;
- sample.
Craft making process:
To work with glue, it is better to use a children's table; it is not only convenient, but it will also not be difficult to wash it after finishing the creative idea. Lay out all the necessary materials and arrange them so that nothing gets in the way.
If the lesson is taking place in a kindergarten, then it is necessary to monitor all the children so that cotton pieces do not end up in their mouths, especially if this lesson is in a younger group. In principle, these actions will not be difficult for one-and-a-half-year-old children, and children 3-4 years old will be able to cope even more.
- Tear a large piece of cotton wool into small pieces with your baby. This is to create a warm coat for the sheep.
- When you are done with the pieces of fur coat, lay out a drawing or applique made of paper on the table and teach your child how to smear cotton wool with glue and glue them along the contour of the parts.
Advice! You can also use a stencil in your work; this is convenient for young children. Thanks to this device, kids will not crawl out of the drawing or appliqué. Maybe the first time it will turn out ineptly, nothing - all skills come with experience, help your child to make performing MK more fun. - Dress the workpiece in a warm fur coat.
The lamb applique made from cotton wool is almost ready, all that remains is to process it and add some little details to your work - they will add volume to the picture. And here it’s not forbidden to dream up! If the cotton wool lamb is supposed to have a winter theme, then you can make snow from the remaining cotton pompoms. For a spring composition, make a blue background from colored paper and glue on a couple of beautiful fluffy white clouds.
During the lesson, explain to the children what lamb fur is used for, tell preschoolers where this animal lives, what sounds it can make, and what it eats. Detailed instructions will help your child learn a new type of needlework step by step, and such a story will captivate him into the world of animals, which will be especially interesting in the middle group of kindergarten.
There are a lot of ideas on the Internet, and therefore at the end of the master class you can look at the photo, come up with something of your own and create a unique cotton lamb applique.
The main thing in the work is to enjoy the composition being created, then the child will want to make something else with his own hands. Below, together with the children, we will watch a video that will visually help you understand how to build such a cute miracle in a white fur coat.
Volumetric applique made of cotton wool “Lamb” - step-by-step instructions
First of all, you should tear the cotton wool into small pieces
, in order to make it more convenient to create a “warm coat” for the lamb. In this case, it all depends on the age of the child: for a one and a half year old baby, although these actions will be very interesting, you should make sure that the cotton wool does not end up in the mouth. A two- to three-year-old child can easily cope with the task, and such actions will have a positive effect on the development of motor skills.
The pieces of “fur coat” are ready. Place a picture in front of your child
. It will most likely be difficult for kids to apply glue to each piece on their own, so it is more convenient for both mother and child to apply glue directly to the drawing itself in order to glue the cotton wool to the lamb. But older children will be happy to help mom smear each piece, and the ability to properly hold a brush with glue will definitely come in handy later.
When the method of applying glue is chosen, all that remains is to “dress” the lamb in its little white outfit
. What’s important is that this activity is interesting not only because it develops children’s fingers, but also allows you to teach your child new knowledge in a playful way. Tell your child about the sounds a lamb makes, what it eats, and for what purposes people use its wool - your child will definitely be interested in such an interesting story.
Here the lamb is dressed in a wonderful warm coat and a white “fur coat”, and the baby can show off his creativity to his father and grandmother. If the child liked the lesson, you can come up with many more options for processing a volumetric applique
, for example, create beautiful white clouds on a blue background, or add snow to any winter landscape.
The main thing is that both mother and baby enjoy the process, then it is guaranteed to bring significant benefits to the child, and the young child will be happy to create creative applications.
Application “Curly lamb” made of cotton wool
Target:
develop precise hand movements through making cotton appliqués.
Tasks:
- Introduce cotton wool application;
Learn to roll cotton wool balls;
Exercise children in analyzing a sample, planning, and monitoring when doing their work.
Equipment:
craft sample, colored cardboard, lamb templates, cotton wool, PVA glue, colored pencils.
Progress of the lesson
- Organizing time
Guys, let's get ready for work - let go of emotions, breathe out and get started.
- Reporting the topic and purpose of the lesson
Once upon a time there lived a lamb. He was so white and curly that everyone called him Cloud.
The lamb loved to walk in the green meadow, listen to the birds singing and look at the sky. He also dreamed of flying with the clouds to see distant countries.
The owner of Cloud had two children - a boy Sasha and a girl Masha. They loved the lamb very much. Together with the dog Sharik, they grazed him in the meadow and often treated him to sweet carrots or apples.
Be-e, be-e, how delicious. “Thank you, you are real friends,” the lamb always told them as he devoured the treat.
One day, at the end of autumn, the mistress came to the barn where a lamb, a cow and a pig lived.
Can I cut your hair? - she asked Cloud. — Winter is coming soon, and I need wool for warm socks and mittens for Sasha and Masha.
“Bee,” the lamb shook his head, “I don’t want to give away my fur.” I'm afraid of freezing.
“Besides, if I get my hair cut, I won’t look like a cloud,” he thought.
Don't be afraid. You will grow new fur. And without mittens and socks, children will not be able to leave the house in winter.
No, no,” Cloud became stubborn. - No, I’ll give you my fur.
The upset hostess left with nothing.
“You did the right thing,” the pig, who heard the conversation, praised the lamb. – Never give to others what you yourself may need.
And pleased with himself, he grunted.
“And I think you should have agreed to the haircut,” said the cow, “to help your friends.”
“Don’t listen to the cow,” the pig grunted. - Just think, friends. You can live just fine without them!
This is how Sasha and Masha were left in winter without mittens and warm socks. One day, on a sunny frosty day, they could not stand it and ran out into the street. The children did not notice how cold they were and caught a cold.
Over the winter, Cloud grew even more. He was very hot in the warm stable. Its thick, long fur had become matted, and the lamb no longer resembled a light, delicate cloud.
I don’t even know what to call you now,” the pig laughed at him. - Now you look like a gray felt boot.
“Moo, don’t torture him,” the cow defended the lamb.
One day Sharik ran into the barn.
Because of your stubbornness, Sasha and Masha went for a walk in the cold without mittens and socks,” he told the lamb. — The children caught a cold and are now sick. They love you so much, and you spared wool for them.
Hearing these words, the lamb became upset.
“Cut my hair, please,” he asked the mistress as soon as she entered the barn.
Eh, Cloud, Cloud, why didn’t you immediately agree to help us? Okay, better late than never,” the woman sighed and went to get the scissors.
Seeing the shorn lamb, the piglet began to laugh:
Oh, I can't! Oh, how funny! How skinny you turn out to be. Just ribs. Now you look like some kind of bone.
Don’t be upset, soon you will grow new wool,” the cow consoled the lamb.
Soon Sharik said that from Cloud’s wool the hostess knitted not only mittens and socks, but also scarves for Sasha and Masha.
The lamb was so happy that the piglet’s teasing stopped making him sad at all.
Spring came, and the lamb was finally released outside. Ashamed of his appearance, he left the barn last.
Look, our Cloud is coming! – the lamb heard the children’s voices.
Sasha and Masha ran towards him as fast as they could.
Cloud looked into the puddle and saw that it was again covered with white fluffy fur. Suddenly, somewhere in the distance, a church bell was ringing.
Why do the bells ring? - asked the lamb.
Today is the holiday of holidays - Easter! – the children answered in unison. We have a gift for you! - And they tied a bell on a smart red ribbon around Cloud’s neck!
Thank you! I have always dreamed of such a bell. Now I will have a holiday too! – He shook his head, rejoicing at the cheerful ringing.
- Practical part
In our lesson we will make a fairy tale hero - a lamb from an unusual material - cotton wool. See what kind of lamb you get at the end of the lesson. (Demonstration of the finished craft)
Let's remember the rules for working with glue:
1. Handle the glue with care. Glue is poisonous!
2. Apply glue to the surface of the product only with a brush.
3. Do not let glue get on your fingers, face, especially eyes.
4. If glue gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with plenty of water.
5. After finishing work, be sure to wash your hands and arms.
6. When working with glue, use a napkin.
Wash your hand before working with cotton wool.
1. Using paper glue, glue the lamb template onto a sheet of cardboard
2. Roll cotton wool balls of different sizes
3. Glue the cotton wool to the cardboard by dripping PVA glue into the desired place. Do not press too hard on the cotton wool - it will stop being fluffy.
4. Color the lamb with colored pencils or markers. Decorate with applications in the form of grass, sun, clouds.
- Summarizing
What beautiful clouds we made. Remember what the Lamb from the fairy tale overcame in himself?
Greed.
Thus, he helped the guys not to freeze in winter. It’s a shame that he realized his mistake after they got sick. But still he is great. Just like you all!
If your children love to make something with their own hands, but cardboard and paper are already boring and don’t seem original, pay attention to cotton wool. This is an easily accessible and cheap material that is a pleasure to work with. Cotton wool is soft, fluffy, pleasant to the touch, which attracts children and makes crafts more voluminous and realistic. For some crafts, it is not necessary to use cotton wool in its pure form; it is often replaced with cotton swabs or cotton pads, which do the job just as well.
Today in the article we will talk about interesting crafts and applications on the theme “Sheep”, where cotton wool is the main material
.
These cute fluffy creatures are attractive with their appearance, so you can decorate your home with them or give them to relatives. The easy and interesting master classes below will tell you how to make a sheep with your own hands. Making crafts is accessible to children of all ages
. It will be much easier and more fun for kids if they complete the tasks from the master classes together with their parents.
For the next craft you will need a large number of cotton swabs
, as well as a cardboard base and ordinary wooden clothespins.
Every kid can make such a lamb from cotton swabs, because the craft is quite simple
, and the result will be a very cute little animal. You can decorate a room with it, for example, put it on a table or bedside table, so that it pleases the eye of both household members and guests.
- First of all, pick up scissors and white cardboard. Cut out two ovals, one of which will be large (for the body), and the second smaller (for the head).
- Let's start cutting the cotton swabs. It is necessary to use scissors to disconnect the “heads” of the cotton swabs, leaving a little (about a centimeter, preferably a little less) rod at the end of each.
- We take glue in our hands and begin to attach the cut cotton “heads” to the cardboard body blank. We glue the oval around the edges so that all the sticks are directed in one direction, that is, they need to be glued slightly at an angle. We stick cotton “heads” in layers, covering the remains of the sticks of the previous row with cotton. The result should be an oval completely filled with “heads” from cotton swabs.
- Let's move on to the sheep's face. On a cardboard blank, use a black felt-tip pen to draw eyes, a nose and a mouth.
- At the top of the head we create a white bang from the same cotton “heads”. We glue the ears on the sides; the material for them can be the usual cotton swabs or cotton pads twisted into a tube.
- Attach the lamb's muzzle to the body with glue. You can add a bow from a small ribbon to the head, which is attached in the same way using regular glue.
- Glue wooden clothespins so that their clamping parts are at the top. Now the craft can be placed on the table, and thanks to the clothespins, this sheep can become an excellent holder for business cards or a “reminder” if you insert reminder notes about upcoming events and important matters into the clothespins.
Funny sheep made from pieces of cotton wool
Photo master class on “Lamb” applique
Applique is a kind of art that shapes the creative and mental abilities of children. When making an application, the child performs step-by-step actions that require concentration, carefulness and independence. Therefore, it is very useful to teach your child to glue, draw, sculpt on his own in early childhood, showing imagination.
Children who go to kindergarten learn the basics of this creativity already in the junior group. The simplest type of applique is a three-dimensional image, which is made using cotton pieces.
Set of materials for work:
- white paper;
- black and brown pencils;
- a tube of glue;
- cotton wool
The process of making a sheep applique from cotton wool:
- Draw a simple sketch of the future work. No special skill is required here; you need to draw a circle and add the head and legs of the animal to it. It is better to create the blank together with the preschooler, while explaining what shapes there are. To make your work easier, you can find many different templates on the Internet, download and print.
- Let the child color the picture himself. This action is also useful - the baby learns to recognize colors.
- Teach your child how to roll small pom-poms out of cotton wool. Let him do it himself - it’s useful for developing fine motor skills of his fingers.
- Next, start coating the cotton balls with glue and glue them without going beyond the contours of the image. In this way, you will make wool for the lamb that you drew together with your child.
Involve your baby in every stage, let him learn all the actions himself. The resulting applique “Lamb made of cotton wool” can be given as a gift to a relative or loved one.
You can make a figurine of a sheep from cotton swabs. Only for this you need to use thick paper or cardboard.
Video: Lamb made from cotton balls
Watch the tutorial on how to make a lamb applique from cotton wool.
Cotton trimming
This option is relevant for older children - preschool preparatory group. A handmade craft will please your pride, because it is the creation of his hands. Such crafts are usually stored for a long time. When a grown child goes to school, such things will remind him of his childhood.
To complete the task you will need:
- cardboard or other thick paper
- medium size black eye beads
- stationery scissors, knives
- glue
- felt-tip pens
- cotton wool
Sequencing:
Prepare a stencil - cut out the printed template and stick the base cardboard onto the outline cut out along it. You can draw it yourself and, having marked it in the right places, invite your child to sketch the hooves and muzzle.
Remember that the base layer is cut according to the desired contour. If you are creating a three-dimensional picture, consider the appropriate background design on the bottom cover. The child can handle a batch of pellets himself. The rolling action will also help develop fine motor skills.
Cover them first with the outline of the lamb, and then with the inside.
Focus on the fact that the ears, legs and muzzle remain without cotton wool.
Additional options for performing compositions using this technique:
You can also create an interesting creation in the form of a cute lamb from cotton swabs. To ensure that the toy retains its shape longer, we use thick cardboard in our work. It is better to use wooden chopsticks rather than plastic ones.
Lamb applique made of cotton wool and colored paper
This MK is also simple to implement, but is used very often.
To begin with, draw a sheep on a sheet of colored paper according to the diagram, then you need to cut it out and glue it to the background.
A bit boring? Then add drawn and cut out trees, clouds, whatever - develop your imagination, come up with something of your own.
After you have glued all the parts, you can start working on the sheep’s fur: make balls from small pieces of cotton wool and glue them to the animal’s body. For children in kindergarten, prepare stencils with painted details. If this is a middle, senior or preparatory group, then the children will be able to cut out and paste parts of the applique themselves.
Below you can see more ideas for applications with cotton wool lambs:
