Activity Introduction
This activity is messy and fun to do! Get really involved with your art by using your body to make prints. It’s a great present for your parents or caregivers at the end and creates everlasting memories.
Safety advice: If you are making footprints, it can be slippery when you have the paint on your feet so make sure to hold onto something or someone stable. Use non-toxic, water-based paint.
Younger kids will need support to complete this activity.
Ideal for: Early Learning Ages 3 – 4
Themes:
- get messy
- fresh air
- playtime
- be creative
Time required: 30 minutes
Curriculum connections: The Arts, Craft, Critical and Creative Thinking
This can be a really messy activity so it’s good to have them wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. It’s also a good idea to date the painting so that you can remember when it was made.
Curriculum codes:
- EYLF: Outcome 1
- Container
- Cloth
- Drop sheet
- Old clothes
- Palettes/plates/lids for paint
- Paint
- Paintbrushes
- Paper
- Water
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