Inspired by the shape and color of fireworks, we created some patriotic art work! We used the “doodle paint” recipe (flour, salt, water, paint) in squeeze bottles--- the girls (Little Roo and a friend) were able to squeeze and drip paint onto coffee filters. We talked about how to turn the bottle and wait for it to drip or squeeze it, as well as the colors and the shape of the coffee filter. I mentioned the colors of the American flag and we can see one out the window. They don’t know what fireworks are yet, and probably won’t be up late enough to see them this year. For them it was about exploring paint in a new way, on a new paper. The texture of the paint is also different because of the salt, when it did get on their hands we talked about how it felt rough, not smooth like finger-paint. I like to keep projects open-ended, but get inspiration from holidays, seasons, interests, etc. When this paint dries, there is a bit of a sparkle to it from the salt!
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| two hands! |
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| waiting for the blue to drip! |
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