I frequently utilize collage in the classroom because it’s so accessible across ages and abilities, and doesn’t require specific preparation or resources. It also makes for a quieter, more mindful free time activity than games or apps. My students love emulating the engaging colours and shapes of Pete Cromer’s animal profiles, and it reinforces their knowledge of animal names, appearances and habitats. You could further bolster this cross-curricular link by asking students to create a collage of