Painting opens up a world of colour and communication for children
and is a wonderful way for them to create. There are many simple and
exciting alternatives to using a paint brush.
String painting is easy and is a great way for children to pattern
paint. You just wrap some string around a small wooden block (this could
be a building block that your children play with). A square or
rectangle shape is better, but make sure that it is big enough for the
child to hold easily. To aid in your child's learning, it is best to
have a variety of different sizes handy. Prepare some paint and pour it
into some old polystyrene trays or any tray that you can afford to use
for lots of painting activities. Dip the block into the paint and press
on the paper and you're done!
Marble painting is another way for children to have fun and also
learn hand eye coordination whilst creating different patterns. Prepare
some paint and put it in a container that has deep sides, such as an old
baking tray or a shallow cardboard box. The top of a shoe box is an
excellent example providing that it is still strong and intact. Put some
paper in the bottom of the tray with a small amount of paint (you can
use two or three different colours at a time). Drop a marble in the tray
and let the children move the marble backwards and forwards, sideways
etc. to create their own work of art.
Finger painting develops the child's sensory skills as they feel
and touch the paint. Put some paint on an old table and let the children
put their hands in it and make their own designs. If you do not have an
old table that you can use, then you can always put some plastic on the
table and this will suffice.
Please bear in mind that most paints are easily washed off surfaces
and hands with hot soapy water but please check the instructions to be
certain! Once the children have finished their painting, put a piece of
paper on top and peel it off. Put it somewhere to dry and then they have
a print of their art work to show their family and friends.
Here are some other quick tips and alternatives that your children may enjoy that can also be used for printing...
* Cotton bud painting can encourage children to paint in a
different way, which develops fine motor skills. * Cotton wool has a
different feel and texture to it. * Paint rollers are fun to use on
large rectangular areas. So this would be ideal for example, if you are
planning on painting a red cardboard bus. * Cotton reels and corks can
be used for pattern painting. * Sponges cut into different shapes can be
a great way to recycle and you can use both their rough and smooth
sides in painting. Some examples of shapes you can use are rectangles
and circles and a diamond or star. You can also purchase sponge shapes
from a good toy shop, or you can order them from educational supply
magazines. * Other ideas include the cardboard rolls inside household
foil and plastic wrap, plastic forks or jar lids.
Just remember to let those creative juices flow.
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