Spring is finally here and the warmer weather means we need to find creative ways to beat the heat. The past two weeks we have had Messy Fridays. With a combination of sensory experiences, art offerings, and gross motor activities, you know it was a big hit!
Check out some outdoor art options!
The children painted a canvas drop cloth by dribbling water colors from squeeze bottles.
Drawing with chalk was enhanced by spraying water to brighten and blend colors.
Some sensory experiences:
We mixed up some green slime (green liquid tempera paint and shaving cream.)
The car wash has reopened! Soapy water and sponges, so simple yet so fun!
Children mix up some potions with plastic test tubes, funnels, and various containers.
Gross motor play we recently received some frisbees. They immediately became a favorite material amongst the children. There is always a long waiting list, but this has also led to a lot of opportunities to practice sharing and taking turns!
We always try to use washable paints and dyes, but as we all know that isn't entirely fool proof. Stains can still occur. Please send your children dressed in clothes that they can get dirty. We plan to continue our messy fun as long as the children show interest. We will be adding some new messy-fun sensory experiences soon!
No comments:
Post a Comment