A Page of Possibility

Play with every piece

Why play this way?

This activity gives your little one a hands-on way to connect with the imaginative style and playful process of illustrator Christian Robinson. As they tear & cut paper, draw lines, and layer on paint, they won’t just make art—they’ll explore composition and grow their ability to interpret, find meaning in, and communicate through images.

Arts & Crafts
Recycled
Literacy
Fine Motor
Let's Play!

SET THE STAGE FOR PLAY: 3 Minutes

Adult Participation: Optional

Ready

Large sheet of paper

Paint

Paintbrush or sponge

Paper (e.g., newspaper, wrapping paper, construction paper, etc.)

Scissors

Glue

Black Sharpie

Set

Flip through your book to look closely at the materials Christian Robinson used in his illustrations.

  • Can you find a page where he used paint, torn/cut paper, or marker?
  • Is there a page where he used more than one of these materials?

Play!

Get ready to make art just like Christian Robinson!

Tear and cut your paper into different shapes and sizes.

Arrange and glue your shapes anywhere you like on the page.

  • Will they touch? Overlap? Or does each one have its own spot?

Use your Sharpie to explore and make marks.

Add paint wherever you think it belongs.

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