Home made paint – fun and creative
Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Run out of paint? No worries! Use this easy recipe to make your own paint.
Painting is a great way for children to have fun and express their creativity.
Skills and benefits:
- Creative output and growth
- Concentration and problem solving
- Hand-eye coordination
- Fine motor skills
What you'll need:
- Food colouring
- Flour
- Salt
- Water
What to do:
- Mix water, flour and salt with a little bit of food colouring. Voila, some paint!
- Utilise a range of materials in the house, such as old cardboard boxes or old sheets, that can make great canvases.
- Along with standard paint brushes, give children access to safe kitchen utensils that they can use to paint, such as spoons, sponges and mashers.
- Get imaginative!
Tips
- This paint washes off easily (as long as you don’t go crazy on the food dye).
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Avoid giving too much direction, see what your child develops.
