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“ Kids Educational Craft Ideas”
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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 to 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.
About The Author: Helen Thompson is a qualified child care
worker (Nursery Nurse) and Brain Gym® consultant who has spent
many years working with children aged between 0 - 8 years. Her
website at http://www.ChildLearningSupport.com includes
recipes, craft activities and more.
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“ Learning is fun Spray Painting”
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Inexpensive and entertaining, keeping your little ones busy while adding a touch of learning on those days they are in need of a new and fun crafty activity.
What You Need:
• colourful range of food colouring
• Water
• Paper (Large)
• Spray Bottles
• Pegs
• Smock, (Dads old shirt)
• Washing Line, Clothes Airier
How To Make A Start:
Firstly, outdoors is the best area for your children to start their wonderful and creative spray painting work. Setting up the area, peg the large piece of paper to your washing line; peg the paper to the fence if needed.
Add your food colouring to the water in the spray bottles, using a verity of colours, makes the art work more interesting.
Now let the fun begin. Show your children how to spray short, fine bursts.
Remember not over spray on the one piece of paper, as the paper becomes weaker, if to wet the paper will tear easy.
Keep and store your children’s crafty spray paintings for special gift wrapping to family friends or neighbours.
Suggestion: Mom or dads, try asking your children each colour added, or the colours in the spray bottles. Place outdoor objects on the paper for some super patterns & different shapes.
Happy learning while crafting!
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