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A fun way to create new interest in the easel is by offering different processes. Our latest offering was smudge painting on the easel…
Set up for this art activity is relatively simple. The children just need markers, paint brushes, and water. We added a few paper towels directly under the easel to contain any drips. Though our children explored this process at the easel, it could easily be done at a table, as well…
Children begin by drawing a picture with the markers…
After they finish drawing with the marker, they then paint over their picture with water…
The color from the marker bleeds when wet, creating smudge painting…
The children continue to alternate between drawing with markers and painting over it with water until their artwork is complete…
This fun, relatively mess-free process is a great way to spark new interest in the easel!
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Great art and fine motor ideas. I have the friendly suggestion of using a shorter brush and placing a sticker on the marker to show where to grasp – about an inch above the point
Looks like another fun creative art experience.
Cathie @toddlersthroughpreschool.com
I always appreciate receiving these posts. They give me great ideas of things to do with my girls and this one delivers on the fun and educational. Thank you.
Karina
http://www.momintheusa.net
Great idea that could also be used at the table as well. I like that every child can be successful with this project. And what fun to see the end result.
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