Activity Idea - Body Painting

This is a sensory activity for all ages. If carried out by the carer for younger children, everybody can participate and have fun.

What you will need:

• Paint
• Paint brushes
• Paper
• Hands and feet

Method:

Hand prints:

1. Brush paint onto hands.
2. Press hand firmly down on paper.

Foot prints:

1. Brush paint onto feet.
2. Press feet firmly down onto paper.

Hang to dry and decorate around print or cut out.
 

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