This activity is a great one to encourage explorational different patterns, textures and applications – simply by swapping your regular paint brushes for flowers, foliage or other items from the garden.
What you'll need:
- Poster paint
- Canvas board or paper
- Palette (or paper plates)
- Items from the garden
Step 1: Get Walking
Start by going for a walk around your yard, street or local park and ask your youngster to select a number of different plant ‘brushes’. You can have a bit of fun with this!
Step 2: Get Set
Next, set up your space with a drop cloth or table cover (or better yet, do it outside).
Step 3: Mix & Match
Ask your little one to pick one colour per ‘nature brush’. This will help them see what patterns and shapes each item creates.
Step 4: It's Pattern Time!
Now you’re all set, it’s time to let them go wild trying out the different items. If they need a little assistance, you can encourage them by suggesting different applications like dabbing, wiping or pressing the items onto the canvas or paper to create different patterns.
xx
Brooke
