Finger Painting on Trays
This variation on
finger painting eliminates the problems of soggy, torn paper and drying space.
Emphasis here is on process.
Objectives
Children will be able to tell what two colors combined will
produce e.g., blue + yellow= green. Children ages 4-5 years will be able to
name or match the 3 primary colors: red, yellow, and blue Lang. IB
Children ages 2 ½-3 years will be able to name at least one color
correctly Lang. IB
and they will enjoy the finger painting FM III
All children participating will be able to use the materials and paints in a
variety of ways. SE III
Materials
Trays (cafeteria trays
are perfect); red, yellow, and blue finger paints of a thick, pudding-like
consistency (tempura mixed with laundry starch); sprayer filled with water.
Procedures
1. Have the children stand around a table. Place a tray in front
of each and ask each child to choose a color. Place paint on each tray and have
the children spread it around. When paint begins to dry, spry water on the
surface instead of adding new paint.
2. Have children experiment with forming different patterns with their hands,
observing how different parts of their hands make different effects. Have them
paint with the backs and fronts of their hands, make a fist and paint with
knuckles, paint with sides of their hands in quick outward strokes to make the
effect of leaves.
3. After the children have painted for a while with one color, let them choose
another to be added to their original. Discuss which combinations produce which
colors.
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