Activity Ideas - Butterfly Painting

This activity is great for fine motor skills and cognitive skills.

Suitable for ages 12 months to school age (some younger children will need assistance in some of the steps).

You will need: 

• Paint
• 4 plastic spoons
• Paper

Method:

1. Fold paper in half.
2. Open paper out.
3. Dip plastic spoon into first paint colour choice.
4. Apply spoon to left side of paper (dabbing or dripping).
5. Repeat 3 and 4 with other paint colours.
6. Fold paper along the centre fold again and press down firmly so that the paint spreads onto the other side.
7. Open the paper to reveal the picture.

 

Ideas for Activities

• Body Painting - Develops the senses.
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