How to Use a Straw and Glue for Glitter Art

This glitter art craft is adaptable for preschool and school aged kiddos.

You can choose printed seasonal pictures for kids to outline with glue (or
even glitter glue to make it easier to see.) Tracing an outline with glue is a
great visual motor integration activity! Kids can also draw and make their own
designs with glue.

Be sure to have back up straws and tissues nearby.

To make the glitter art project, have various colors of glitter ready. You can use
regular fine glitter or chunky glitter.

First, have your kiddos place the glue on the paper to make or trace a design.

Next, they dump a thin line of glitter below the glue outline.

Then, use the straw to gently blow the loose glitter to cover all the glue.

As my daughter always says, it’s “so satisfying” to watch the glitter spread
around to cover the glue.

Instruct the kiddos to blow with control. They also need to make sure they keep
the straw up and off the paper and glue.

Allow them to turn the paper or tray as needed to cover the glue with the glitter.
It’s easiest if you can let the projects dry. Then, you can shake off the excess
glitter and clean up.

However, if a quick clean up is needed, be careful that the glittered glue doesn’t
run when they move the art project.

This fun craft creates beautiful works of art!

If you know of a kiddo who would respond well to this calming activity, share this
post and/or try it out! And if you would like more info on more calming oral
sensory activities, check out Wake the Brain with Proven Oral Sensory
Activities.

For the kiddos you know who need additional calming sensory strategies, check
out Calming Deep Pressure Weighted Tools and Activities that Increase Focus.