Sick of using a piece of paper to encourage and develop children’s cutting skills and abilities? Try this paper towel roll octopus. All you need is paper towel roll, pva glue, a tissue, googley eyes, paint brushes and paint. Watch this video to see how easy it is, you can start exploring themes around under the sea.

This resource is a craft activity appropriate for children aged 3 years and older. However, you will hopefully have a good understanding of the capabilities of the children in your care and can adapt the activity to suit the children. This activity would be beneficial in the development of fine-motor skill development through scissor cutting. Remember to ask the child’s permission before displaying their work and tell them why you would like to display their wonderful work.

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