Introduction

A collage is a picture that is made by sticking different things – like paper, fabric, leaves, or pictures – onto a board or paper. It is like making a picture with tiny pieces that you find around you.

What Can You Use?

Where Do We See Collages?

• Classroom walls – teachers paste student drawings together to make a big story picture.
• Posters – advertising posters often have photos and words glued together.
• Home – you might see a family photo collage on the fridge made from printed pictures.

How to Make a Collage – Simple Steps

flowchart TD
    A[Gather materials] --> B[Choose a base (paper or cardboard)]
    B --> C[Plan your picture – think of a theme]
    C --> D[Cut or tear the items you need]
    D --> E[Glue the pieces onto the base]
    E --> F[Add details with crayons or stickers]
    F --> G[Let it dry and show your work!]

Fun Activity

Create a “My Favorite Things” collage

1. Ask a grown‑up for a clean sheet of thick paper or a small cardboard piece.
2. Collect 5‑6 items you love (a leaf, a tiny piece of cloth, a magazine picture of a ball, a button, etc.).
3. Draw a simple outline on the paper – maybe a big circle for a sun or a house.
4. Glue your collected items inside the outline to make a picture of the things you enjoy.
5. When it’s dry, tell your class or family what each piece means to you.

Remember

• A collage is made by sticking many small things together.
• You can use anything safe – paper, leaves, fabric, buttons.
• Plan your picture first; think about the story you want to tell.
• Glue gently and press down so pieces stay in place.
• Have fun and be creative – there is no right or wrong way!