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Magic rubbings

Georgina Smith, nursery nurse, Gillas Lane Nursery Unit, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear Let the children have fun creating pictures with magic rubbings.

Let the children have fun creating pictures with magic rubbings.

Resources

Thick card or board embossed, wallpaper, paper, thick wax, crayons, freezer clips

Step by step

* Collect a variety of embossed wallpaper samples. You can get these from certain DIY stores. Alternatively ask the parents if they have any leftover pieces of embossed wallpaper at home.

* When you have all the resources, glue the embossed wallpaper on the card.

* Place a sheet of paper on top.

* Place the crayon in a freezer clip. (This helps little fingers to grip the crayon more easily).

* Rub gently until a pattern appears.

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