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The first thing to do
is to give your child only two primary colors, let’s say yellow and red.
Have your child think about what color they believe they will create when
they mix the two colors together.
As they are mixing
the colors together with their hands talk to you child about primary colors
and that by mixing primary colors you can make any other color. Let them
know that any color that they create by mixing two primary colors together
is a secondary color. Don’t try to talk to your child as if you are giving
them a lesson. If they are anything like my children they will rebel
against that and try to tune you out. Make it conversational and in the
background. You will be surprised by how much they will actually pick up.
Sometimes when my
children finger paint I have them do it on a clear or white tray. They way
they can still see the colors mix together well and we can also work on
letters. After the child has mixed the colors together on the tray you can
have them practice writing their letters with their fingers in the paint.
Doing it on the tray makes the paint slide around easily. It also makes
cleanup a snap. Just rinse the try off in the sink!
If you don’t have
finger paints at home here is an easy recipe.
Finger Paint Recipe
Ingredients:
½ cup flour
2 cups water
Food Coloring
Mix flour with a
small amount of water and stir until there are no lumps remaining. Add
remaining water slowly and cook on a medium heat until thick and shiny.
Separate into small containers and add desired food coloring until the paint
as a bright color. Be sure to let it cool before you use it!
Have Fun!
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