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Self-expression
Paint Projects
Here are a few different ways to add pizzazz to paint projects:
Add sand or powdered detergent to tempera paint for texture.
Add glitter to tempera paint to add sparkle.
Activities and Strategies
for Development
Play Dough Creations
Make play dough with your child using
2 cups flour 2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup salt 4 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup hot water food coloring
Let your child help mix the ingredients (you add the hot water!) and then knead
until smooth. You can store the dough in a covered container.
Invite your child to play freely with the dough and tell you about the creations.
Remove the ball from an empty roll-on deodorant bottle and clean the bottle.
Add thick tempera paint and replace the ball so your child can roll the paint onto
art paper.
Your child can make paint prints by dipping sponges in paint.
Take a shoe box and cut a piece of construction paper to fit into the bottom.
Put a small amount of paint and a few large marbles on the paper. Your child can
gently tilt the box from side to side to create a marble painting.
Special Needs Tip
Children with limited dexterity might find the roll-on and marble
painting particularly appealing.