I’m guessing the kids in your program have painted on paper…but have they ever painted on aluminum foil? Today I’m going to share a sensory art foil painting idea<\/strong> that will have your little artists ooh-ing and ahh-ing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This easy sensory art painting idea is a great one to save for the day you show up less than normally prepared. It requires very little set-up and you most likely have all of the materials in your cabinets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy this process-oriented project<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The short answer is yes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The paint dries in a fairly crinkly fashion, but when handled with care can be preserved and put on display. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kids love listening to the soft crinkle that foil makes when the paint is applied to the surface with either their hands or a paintbrush. Which adds another element to the ‘sensory experience’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sensory art provides oodles of benefits for young children. In fact, I love how Allison McDonald, over at No Time For Flashcards<\/a> explains it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Supplies You Will Need for Foil Painting:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Aluminum Foil (The Dollar Store is a great place to get cheap rolls!)<\/li>
- Paint Brushes<\/li>
- Washable Tempera Paint<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Cover your work surface. (optional)<\/li>
- Layout a piece of foil and a paint brush for each child. <\/li>
- For easy clean-up use a paper plate as your painter’s palette!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Go Time:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- There’s not a whole lot for the adult to do at this point except standby and watch the kids explore how a familiar material such as paint, reacts to the new surface (in this case, aluminum foil).<\/li>
- Offer to clean out brushes and re-fill paint or deliver a fresh piece of foil as needed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Extension Activity:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This easy painting idea for kids could be incorporated into an outer space\/planets theme!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have fun painting on this shiny surface!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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I’m guessing the kids in your program have painted on paper…but have they ever painted on aluminum foil? Today I’m going to share a sensory art foil painting idea that will have your little artists ooh-ing and ahh-ing. Read now or Pin for later! SENSORY ART PROJECTS FOR KIDS This easy sensory art painting idea<\/p>\n
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