Water Painting
What you need
- a chunky paint brush
- a small cup of water
How to do it
- Give them a chunky paint brush and a small cup of water.
- Show them how a wet stroke goes dark on a fence or a paving slab.
- Let them paint all over.
- Watch the marks fade and paint them again.
Why it matters
Holding a brush and making marks that disappear means they can paint over and over, holding a tool all the while.
What they're learning
- Holding a brush
- A chunky handle is good for small hands.
- Making marks
- Wet strokes show exactly where the brush went.
- Doing it again
- Fading marks make every go a fresh start.
What to look for
Watch for them dipping and painting again on their own.
A tip
Stay with them near any water, even a small cup.
Make it easier or harder
Easier: use a wider brush
Harder: paint lines on a paving slab and let them go over them
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