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Kids Educational Craft Ideas - Alternatives to Using a Paint Brush by Helen Thompson
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.
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. Visit http://www.ChildLearningSupport.com to find out more.
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