an activity for preschoolers:
Make stunning resist creations using simple materials.
before you begin:
This activity is so simple, only a few supplies are needed. Make sure you have plenty of color choices for crayons and watercolors. Pre-fill paint cups and lay out brushes and paper.
activity goals:
Explore color mixing.
Explore cause and effect.
Develop fine motor skills.
Practice creating negative space.
furthermore:
This activity works well for abstract art too. Using only a white crayon really makes the paint colors pop!
Make stunning resist creations using simple materials.
before you begin:
This activity is so simple, only a few supplies are needed. Make sure you have plenty of color choices for crayons and watercolors. Pre-fill paint cups and lay out brushes and paper.
activity goals:
Explore color mixing.
Explore cause and effect.
Develop fine motor skills.
Practice creating negative space.
furthermore:
This activity works well for abstract art too. Using only a white crayon really makes the paint colors pop!
let's get started
step 1
Use crayons to draw a picture, shape or patterns on plain paper
Use crayons to draw a picture, shape or patterns on plain paper
step 2
With paint brush, paint watercolor directly over the crayon art
With paint brush, paint watercolor directly over the crayon art
step 3
Watercolors will blend where they touch, but will resist the crayon art creating a beautiful effect!
Watercolors will blend where they touch, but will resist the crayon art creating a beautiful effect!