No.240
What's under the Newspaper?
Japanese name: 新聞紙から何が出る？
Materials
- A large original drawing
- Newspaper large enough to cover it
- Tape
How to play
- An adult draws a simple animal or vehicle, then covers it with newspaper taped only around the edges. Make a small slit children can pull to start tearing.
- Take turns tearing away a little of the newspaper from its edge to reveal part of the picture. Others discuss what it might be; no one needs to settle on an answer yet.
- The next person reveals a different part. Even those who recognize the picture wait for their own tearing turn. Participants who prefer not to speak may point instead.
- Once the whole picture is visible, compare it with the fragments seen earlier. Invite each person to mention a clue they used.
- Change to another drawing and finish after another round of turns. Collect the torn paper. Primary school children may also take turns preparing the drawings.
Ways to adapt
Preschool children: a clear, simple picture. Younger primary school children: help prepare the pictures.