Activity Name
Squeeze this Puffy Paint
Materials
Water, Tempera Paint, Squeeze Bottle, Salt, Paper Towels, Mixing Bowl, Flour, Cardboard
Skills
Purpose
This activity helps in strengthening the fingers muscles.
Description
In a mixing bowl mix an equal amount of flour, salt and water. Then, add the paint and mix well. Fill the squeeze bottle with the paint mixture and let the child squeeze the puffy paint onto cardboard to create a picture. When dry, the paint becomes hard and shiny.
To work on visual motor skills you can have the child imitate or copy different strokes, shapes or letters.