Silhouette Portrait crafts for Preschool and Kindergarten

One of the most stunning crafts I’ve ever created is Silhouette Portrait crafts for Preschool and Kindergarten, which is also unexpectedly one of the simplest. I’ve always adored portraits in silhouette, they look amazingly beautiful for some reason!

A kid will have mastered the fine motor skills necessary to use scissors effectively as they advance from kindergarten to first grade. One such skill is cutting using a silhouette. Even though it is largely a lost skill, your preschooler can learn it with a few simple tools and little parental guidance. Even for adults, the procedure is enjoyable, and the outcomes are consistently stunning.

If you want to complete this project correctly the first time, you should first read the entire post.

Supplies Needed

• Cardstock paper
• Colored Construction paper
• Child’s Side Photo( Silhouette)
• Washable markers
• Parchment paper/wax paper
• A pencil
• Glue stick
• Clear Contact paper
• Scissors

First things first, before starting this Silhouette Portrait project with the little ones, you need to keep the silhouette cut outs ready in hand, for them to use in the craft! I have seen so many ways to create silhouette which are so time consuming and complex, hence, I had to find and simple and easy way to make silhouette portraits of my students without investing a lot of time! So, here I am with this easiest way to create Silhouette Portrait using PowerPoint Presentation( PPT)

Step 1: Click a Side Profile Picture

Start by using a digital camera or your phone to capture your child’s profile picture. This will serve as a model for the finished artwork. Have your toddler face sideways in front of a simple wall for the best results. The background should be as basic as possible. Even a bedsheet can be used to cover a door to provide a plain background. Avoiding cluttered backdrops that can mislead the child when they begin cutting is the goal.