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Finger Painting  

Painting with kids can be lots of fun. It is messy so prepare your activity well. It is a good idea to have a painting apron or an old shirt to put over your child’s clothes. You may also want to work outside or in an area that is easy to clean.

Finger painting has been a favourite for many years.

To prepare the paint:

Mix one tablespoon of cornflour with a little water to make a milky paste.  Pour in some boiling water and stir very quickly until the mixture becomes thick, clear, and smooth. Add some paint, food colouring or dye to make a bright coloured mixture. A dash of detergent will make it easier to clean off later. Let the mixture cool down.

Painting time

Painting aprons on, sleeves up, and time for fun! Use a plastic topped table or cover a table with a plastic table cloth. Drop a spoonful of paint onto the table for each child and they can paint all over the table with their fingers.

If you want to save their ‘creations’ press a piece of paper onto the paint.