D- Dirt Painting
Materials: |
dirt,
water, plastic container, brushes, paper |
Directions: |
Mix the dirt with water to make a thick liquid. Paint a picture
with brushes or with fingers.
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Adaptations: |
Look
for different types of soil to create different shades
of "dirt” paint.
More! Make dot designs
for D. |
E- Eye Dropper Painting
Materials: |
paint,
paper, eye droppers |
Directions: |
Fold a sheet of paper in half. Drop several colors of paint on the
paper with the eye droppers (or spoons). Fold in half and rub to make
the colors "squish” together.
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Adaptations: |
Cut a large
butterfly shape out of paper and use this technique to decorate
it. Drizzle paint on one sheet of paper. Put a second sheet
on top and roll over the surface with a rolling pin. |
F - Finger Painting
Materials: |
finger
paint, finger paint paper, water, sponge |
Directions: |
Wet
the paper with a sponge. Put a heaping tablespoon of paint
on the paper. Make designs with fingers, knuckles, fists,
etc.
Let children finger paint on a plastic lunchroom tray. Lay the paper
on top, press, lift, and you will have the finger paint
design.
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Adaptations: |
Cut the paper into
seasonal shapes or designs. Use two primary colors so children
can mix to make a secondary color. Make your own finger
paint by adding dry tempera to liquid starch. Finger paint
with instant chocolate pudding. Finger paint with shaving
cream on tables and desks.
More! Do food color dip for
F. Take a paper towel and fold it into a small square.
Take 4 small cups and put water and a few drops of food
coloring in each cup. Dip each corner of the paper towel
into a different color. Open and dry. |
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