Craftymonty

Reproducible Activities for Early Learners!
Recipes, Patterns and Activities for Developing Fine Motor Skills!

Written and Illustrated by: Karen Sevaly Contributing Editor: Libby Perez Graphic Designer: Cory Jackson
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Little Kids...Mold & Paint! 1 Teacher's Friend, a Scholastic Company
Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................4 Readiness Abilities Check List .........................7 Certificates.....................................................8 Old Fashioned Salt Clay/Fun Dough Clay ........9 Sand Sculpture Clay/Wood Dough.................10 Silly Dough/Color Clay .................................11 Bread & Glue Clay/Mashed Potato Clay.........12 Gooey Goo/Paper Clay .................................13 Oatmeal Clay/Cotton Ball Clay......................14 Plastic Clay/Fruit-Scented Clay......................15 Cinnamon Clay Ornaments/Soap Dough........16 Quick-Setting Plaster Clay/Sand-Cast Plaster .17 Non-Cooking Candy Clay/Chocolate Candy Clay..........................................18 Simple Cookie Dough/Easy Bread Dough ......19 Cake Frosting Clay/Peanut Butter Clay ..........20 Traditional Finger Paint I and II .....................21 Shaving Cream Finger Paint/Cornstarch Finger paint........................................22 Sparkle Salt Paint/Milk Paint ........................23 High-Gloss Finger Paint/Sticky Finger Paint ...24 Fluffy Snow Paint/Bath Time Body Paint........25 Whipped Cream Finger Paint/Easy Wash Finger Paint........................................26 Bright-Shiny Paint/Liquid Chalk ....................27 Ice Cube Paint/Food Color Dye .....................28 Scratch and Sniff Paint/Food Coloring Paint ..29 Gelatin Finger Paint/Pudding Finger Paint......30 Paint or Mold a Circle...................................31 Paint or Mold a Square .................................32 Paint or Mold a Triangle................................33 Paint or Mold a Heart ...................................34 Paint or Mold a Star .....................................35 Paint or Mold the Number One......................36 Paint or Mold the Number Two......................37 Paint or Mold the Number Three ...................38 Paint or Mold the Number Four .....................39 Paint or Mold the Number Five......................40 Paint or Mold the Sun...................................41 Paint or Mold a Cloud...................................42 Paint or Mold a Tree .....................................43 Paint or Mold a Flower .................................44 Paint or Mold an Egg ....................................45 Paint or Mold a Snake ..................................46 Paint or Mold a Candy Cane ........................47 Paint or Mold a Letter...................................48
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Safety Warning! The activities and patterns in this book are appropriate for children ages
3 to 6 years old. It is important that children only use materials and products labeled child-safe and non-toxic. Remember that young children should always be supervised by a competent adult and youngsters must never be allowed to put small objects or art materials in their mouths. Please consult the manufacturers safety warnings on all materials and equipment used with young children.
Little Kids... Books!

Welcome to the wonderful world of young learners where play is learning and learning is fun! With these Little Kids...Books!, teachers can provide easy patterns and projects that will help young children obtain the necessary skills needed for their development. The simple activities of cutting, tracing, coloring and pasting provide a variety of cognitive learning skills that will help prepare young learners for reading and writing. These important developmental skills consist of: Fine Motor Skills finger-wrist dexterity, arm-hand movement, eye-hand coordination Perceptual Motor Skills identification, color and shape recognition, matching and location, spatial relationships Expressive and Receptive Language Skills listening, speaking, questioning, relating words and pictures, imitation, utilization, recognition and discrimination, visual perception and discrimination Social and Emotional Skills creativity and imagination, pride in accomplishments, self-reliance, self-control, self-confidence The early years of schooling helps determine how a child will learn for a lifetime. During this period, children develop a sense of self and decide whether school is a burden or a joy. We hope these books assist you in your goal to provide each child with a fulfilling and fun learning experience!
Little Kids...Mold & Paint!
Teacher's Friend, a Scholastic Company
Introduction
Little Kids...Mold and Paint!
Children naturally love playing and creating with simple art materials. By molding clays, experimenting with paints and making creative projects, children begin to learn many readiness skills. As youngsters use the art materials, they have the opportunity to develop a variety of fine motor and perceptual motor skills. They also learn a variety of expressive language and social development skills by using their imagination, expressing their feelings and appreciating their surroundings. The successful completion of a creative art project will build pride and self-esteem in each child and give him or her the confidence and desire to tackle more challenging projects. The art recipes in this book are appropriate for use by young children. The recipes generally include ordinary household ingredients purchased from the local grocery store. In most cases, children can help make the art recipes. With your help, let the students measure the ingredients, pour the liquids and do the mixing. Always make sure that you emphasize the importance of not ingesting the materials or using them inappropriately. All of the recipes in this book are non-toxic. Please Note: Some of the recipes are intended to be eaten by the children. Before using any purchased or home-made art products, especially edible materials, make sure you inquire as to each childs allergic reactions or sensitivities. This is especially important for those students that cannot tolerate nuts or sugar.
CLAYS, DOUGHS AND PLASTER!

There are four types of molding and sculpting materials that are appropriate for young children: Modeling Clay - This clay is fun for youngsters to use when you want them to manipulate the clay by making balls, snakes and other types of shapes. Modeling clay does not necessarily dry hard, so most creations cannot be saved. Bakers Clay - This is the type of clay that can be baked in an oven or kiln or left to dry and harden on its own after several days. This clay can be painted after it has been dried and taken home to share with family members. Plaster - Quick-setting plaster, also known as plaster of Paris, hardens in a short amount of time due to chemical reaction. Plaster can be used with molds to make plaques or paper weights. It can generally be purchased in art or hardware stores. Edible Clay or Dough - This clay may look like ordinary clay but it is always made of ingredients that the child can consume. Some of the edible clay recipes in the book may be more nutritious than others but all are perfectly safe to eat. (Do not let children use non-edible materials, such as glitter, with edible clay or dough.) Clay and doughs should always be kept in airtight containers. Margarine tubs or plastic jars with sealable lids work well. Clay and dough can also be kept in sealable plastic bags. After much use, homemade clay will need to be discarded and replaced with a fresh batch. This is especially true of clay containing edible ingredients. These types of clays tend to spoil much more quickly.
MOLDING AND SCULPTING IDEAS!

Protect art tables by covering them with heavy plastic or oilcloth so the clay will not stick to it. Try adding some sparkle to any clay activity. Give each child a lump of clay and sprinkle glitter onto the table top. Instruct each child to roll the clay into the glitter while creating his or her sculpture. Have children roll out the clay on a table top with a rolling pin, (about 1/2 inch thick.) Show them how to press small objects into the pliable clay, such as paper clips, buttons, spools and kitchen utensils. Remove the objects and see the creative designs remain. Leaves can also be pressed into rolled clay. Roll out your clay as before and position the leaves onto the surface. Place a sheet of waxed paper over the leaves and use a rolling pin to do the pressing. (Sturdy leaves with strong vein patterns work best.) After the clay has dried, leaves can be pulled away.
FINGER PAINTING, EASEL PAINTING AND MORE!

There are lots of ways children can express themselves with paint. Through painting, most children first learn to form letters, numbers and shapes. Paint also allows them to experiment with different mediums and textures and to find out what happen when you mix one substance with another. (For example, mixing yellow and blue together to make green.) Here are a few ideas to help you use the paints suggested in this book: FINGER PAINTS - These paints are usually the first paints used by very young children. They work best when used with a glossy, shiny paper that doesnt absorb the paint. Freezer paper works quite well and is much less expensive then paper purchased specifically for finger painting. Freezer paper is glossy on one side only. Ask a local butch where you can purchase it. If you are lucky, the butcher may donate a roll of paper to your class. PAINT LIFE - All homemade paints have a limited shelf-life. Some last longer than others. But after a time, they will all turn sour. You may want to add a few drops of oil of wintergreen or alcohol to the paint mixtures in order to keep them fresh a little longer. AROMATIC FINGER PAINTS - Add a few drops of flavoring extracts to your finger paints or easel paints. Match the flavors with the appropriate color of paint: cherry or strawberry - red, lemon or banana - yellow, orange - orange, peppermint - green, chocolate - brown, anise or licorice - black, coconut - white. MAKING PRINTS - There are several ways you can have students use finger paints to create printtype designs. Try some of these ideas: FINGER PAINT PRINTS - Nearly all types of finger painting can be printed. Let your students draw with finger paints on a large table top covered with a heavy piece of plastic. When each child is satisfied with a finished drawing, lay a piece of art paper on top. Press it in place and then gently remove it. Children will be amazed to see that their design has been printed on the paper. FOOTPRINTS - Pour finger paint into a large, shallow aluminum pan. Spread a very large sheet of craft paper on the classroom floor surrounded by lots of newspaper. Let children take turns putting on a pair of rubber boots, stepping into the paint and walking across the paper. STYRENE FOAM - Give each child a clean, styrene, grocery store meat tray. Have them draw designs in the foam using plastic utensils or dull-pointed pencils. Help the students brush the designs with paint and then press the foam down onto a colored sheet of paper. Children will be delighted to see a copy of their creation. ROLLER PAINTING - Try filling empty, roll-on deodorant bottles with finger paint or easel paint. Let the children roll their designs on a piece of art paper using several different colors. MARBLE PRINTS - Place a piece of paper in the bottom of a box lid. Pour different colors of paint into several different pie tins. Place a few marbles in each container of paint. Let the children place the paint-covered marbles on the paper and move the box lid to make the marbles roll. MORE PRINTING - Try printing or painting with one or more of these fun objects: sponges potato halves apple slices fly swatter erasers toy truck wheels string potato masher fall leaves comb rubber bands small paint rollers EDIBLE FINGER PAINTS - In this book you will notice a few recipes for finger paints that are made of edible ingredients. Although we dont encourage children to consume these mixtures in any significant quantities, it is perfectly okay to let children lick their fingers and taste them. A painting activity which is also multi-sensory helps each child learn more about himself and his surroundings.
CLEAN UP!
Its important to keep your art center clean and organized. Encourage the children to be responsible for some of the clean up. Here are a few, simple ideas: WATER SOURCE - It is important that there is a water source close to your painting area, both for clean-up and preparation. If a direct water source is unavailable keep a coffee can or plastic container of clean water close by to wash out brushes. A damp towel can also hang from each easel or clay table for youngsters to wipe their hands. EASEL CLEANUP - Before having youngsters paint at easels, try placing a small plastic bag inside each paint cup before filling it with paint. When the color of paint needs to be replaced, simply toss out the bag and replace it with a new bag and fresh paint. CLEAN KIDS - Use discarded adult-sized shirts instead of purchased smocks to keep your students clothes clean during paint time. Cut the sleeves off long-sleeved shirts and have the children wear them backwards for the best protection.
PATTERN PAGES!
In the back of this book, you will find several pattern pages that you can reproduce and use with your students. The numbers and shapes pages provide a simple pattern that can be used in early learning art activities. Here are a few ideas: USING THE PATTERNS WITH CLAY - Copy these pattern pages onto heavy, colorful paper and laminate them for durability. Try having young children roll long snakes from molding clay and position the clay over the form of a number or other shape. You may also want to encourage the children to fill the circle, square and/or triangle with their clay. Show them how they can manipulate and flatten their clay to cover the entire shape. Children particularly like to make the first letter of their name from clay. Make your own laminated letter patterns for the children to use. USING THE PATTERNS WITH PAINT - You can also let small children finger paint over the top of the laminated shapes and numbers. Encourage them to trace the shapes or numbers in the paint. Provide laminated letter patterns as the children begin to learn their letters and to spell their names. Have the students trace their letters and name with finger paints.
Suggested Materials for the Early Childhood Art Center

PAPER drawing paper cardboard newsprint crepe paper tracing paper tissue paper wrapping paper paper plates waxed paper MISC. MATERIALS crayons clay/doughs rulers rubber bands paper tubes clothespins baby food jars shoe boxes margarine tubs drinking straws cellophane tape plastic bottles
construction paper butcher paper craft paper finger paint paper newspaper wallpaper cellophane manila paper cupcake liners
CLEAN UP paper towels sponges student smocks PAINT tempera paint
newspapers anti-bacterial soap
finger paint
watercolor paint
chalk felt-tip pens scissors (blunt ends) hole punch egg cartons paper lunch sacks stapler and staples coffee cans hangers paper cups plastic wrap stamp pads & stamps
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PAINT ACCESSORIES 1 inch wide flat bristle brushes Size 4-6 (pointed) camel hair watercolor brushes Size 6-12 (round) camel hair or bristle brushes sponges (various sizes and shapes) paint rollers GLUE non-toxic, white school glue (plastic squeeze bottles) glue sticks DECORATIVE MATERIALS Natural Things such as: seeds, shells and acorns Fabrics, such as; burlap, corduroy and gingham Building Things such as; wood scraps and sandpaper Decorations such as; glitter, stickers and confetti
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Readiness Abilities Check List!
Demonstrates Creativity Demonstrates Individuality Can Identify Colors Can Identify Simple Shapes Can Pour Liquids Can Help Measure Ingredients Demonstrates Ability to Plan and Organize Cooperates with Others Can Verbally Explain Own Artwork Appreciates Art Activities
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I can paint!
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I Can Mold & Sculpt!

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Old Fashioned Salt Clay

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup salt (plain, not iodized) 1/2 cup water food coloring
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: (Makes enough clay for 6-8 students.) Mix the flour, cornstarch and salt together in a large bowl. Place a few drops of selected food coloring into the water and add it to the mixture. Knead the dough until it is smooth. Add more flour or water to reach the desired consistency. Store the clay in sealable plastic bags or containers. IDEAS AND TIPS: The clay can used again and again as long as it is stored in a sealable container. Children can mold the clay and then bake their creations at 250 for approximately one hour or until hard. Allow to cool before giving the clay creations to the children.
Fun dough clay

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups flour 1 1/2 cups salt (plain) 2 T. cream of tartar 3 T. vegetable oil 3 cups water food coloring
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: (Makes enough clay for about 25 students.) Mix all of the dry ingredients together in a large pan. Add the oil, water and food coloring. Cook the mixture on medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is firm. Let cool and give each student a portion of the clay on a sheet of waxed paper. Store the clay in sealable plastic bags. A great clay to practice making letters and numbers! IDEAS AND TIPS: Add sand to the clay for a different kind of texture experience. Encourage the children to describe how the clay feels as they mold with it.
sand sculpture clay

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sand 1 cup cornstarch 1 1/2 cups liquid starch
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Using a large, old saucepan, combine the cornstarch and sand together. Add the liquid starch and mix well. Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly. After a few minutes, the mixture will become thick and dough-like. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let stand until cool. Knead the clay before giving it to the children to mold and sculpt. Let creations dry overnight or until hard. IDEAS AND TIPS: Children can create sand sculptures with real sea shells or make sand castles that can actually be taken home to share with parents!
wood dough
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of clean sawdust, well-sifted 1 cup flour 2 T. liquid starch 2 cups water
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Knead the dough until it becomes stiff. Add a little extra water if needed. After the children have molded their creations, the wood dough will need two to three days to dry. IDEAS AND TIPS: A great dough to make beads, ornaments and paper weights. When dry, children can use sandpaper to smooth their sculptures. Finished creations can be painted with tempera paint or stained with water colors.
silly dough
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of white glue 1/2 cup liquid starch food coloring
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Pour the liquid starch into a medium sized bowl. Mix a few drops of food coloring into the white glue and pour it slowly into the starch. Let the mixture set for a few minutes or until the glue begins to absorb the starch. Knead the mixture until it becomes a pliable lump. (Note: The more you knead the mixture, the better it gets!) Store the dough in a sealable plastic bag. IDEAS AND TIPS: Children can roll the silly dough into a ball and bounce it! The dough can also be pressed on newspaper comic strips or pictures printed on an ink jet printer. The picture will transfer to the dough when you carefully remove the paper.
color clay
INGREDIENTS: 6 cups of flour 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 1 cup water powdered tempera paint (any color)
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, mix the ingredients together and knead it until it has a clay-like consistency. (Add only enough tempera paint to color the clay the desired color.) If necessary, add a little more water until the clay is soft and elastic. Store the clay in a covered container in the refrigerator. IDEAS AND TIPS: With the tempera paint you can make this clay in a variety of extra vibrant colors. Have the children make colorful beads by making small balls of clay. Use a toothpick to poke a hole through the beads before they dry. When dry, string the beads on a shoelace or length of yarn to make necklaces or bracelets. This clay is especially fun to squeeze, pull and mold into various shapes.
bread and glue dough

INGREDIENTS: 6 slices of white bread (crusts removed) 2 T white glue 1/2 t. (white or clear) dishwashing soap food coloring
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Tear the bread into small pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the white glue, soap and a few drops of food coloring. Mix until blended. Knead the mixture until it has a dough-like consistency. If the dough is too dry add a little more glue. If too sticky add more bread or dust with flour. IDEAS AND TIPS: Bread dough works extra well with cookie cutters. Eliminate the food coloring if you wish students to paint their sculptures after they are dry. Remind students not to eat the dough even though it contains a food item.
mashed potato dough

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 1/2 cups flour food coloring DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes and flour together. Add a few drops of food coloring and knead until the color is blended. This dough will usually dry overnight.
Nonedible !
IDEAS AND TIPS: Use this dough to make ornaments or use with cookie cutters. Remind students not to eat the dough even though it contains a food item.
gooey goo
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup white glue 4 T. borax laundry additive 10 drops food coloring 1 1/3 cups warm water 1 cup water
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Mix the white glue, food coloring and 1 cup of water together in a small bowl. In a second bowl, mix the borax with the 1 1/3 cups of warm water until the borax is dissolved. Slowly pour the glue mixture into the borax mixture. (Do not stir or mix.) Gently swirl the mixture a few times and then pour it out onto a clean table top. Knead the mixture for three or four minutes. Store the gooey goo in a sealable plastic bag. IDEAS AND TIPS: You cant mold or sculpt with this goo but it sure is fun to play with!
paper clay
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups torn pieces of construction paper 1/2 cup flour 4 1/2 cups water electric blender
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Tear the construction paper into small pieces. Use only one color of paper to make the clay. Pour 4 cups of water and the paper bits into a blender. Mix at a medium speed until the paper becomes a pulp. Drain the mixture and squeeze out any excess water. Mix 1/2 cup water and the flour in a separate bowl until blended. Add the flour/water mixture to the pulp and knead it until it forms a clay. This clay can be molded like any other clay or dough. Finished creations should be left to dry for 24 to 48 hours. IDEAS AND TIPS: A great clay to make holiday ornaments or be used with cookie cutters or kitchen molds. Use white construction paper to make the clay and then have students paint their dry creations with classroom tempera paint.
oatmeal clay
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups oatmeal 1 cup flour 1 cup water
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Mix the oatmeal, flour and water together in a medium bowl. Stir until smooth. Add more water or flour as needed. Place the clay on a floured surface and knead it for 4-5 minutes. Store it in a sealable plastic bag or container. IDEAS AND TIPS: A great clay for working with very young children. Remind students not to eat the clay even though it contains a food item.
cotton ball clay

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cups flour 3 cups cotton balls 2 cups water
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Tear or cut cotton balls into small, tiny pieces. Add the water and the cotton together in a saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook over a low heat until the mixture thickens. Remove the clay from the saucepan and place it on several paper towels to cool. When cool, give each child a portion to mold and sculpt. Allow clay creations to dry overnight to harden. IDEAS AND TIPS: Cotton Ball Clay can be molded around small boxes or containers. After the creations have dried they can be painted fun colors.
plastic Clay
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup flour 1 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup white glue 1/2 cup water food coloring
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Combine flour and cornstarch together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the glue, water and food coloring together. Add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture. Mix until the dough is stiff. Place the clay onto a floured surface and knead for a few minutes. Give each student a sheet of waxpaper on which to mold their creations. IDEAS AND TIPS: This clay has a very plastic-like consistency. It works well at making beads or long snakes in order to form numbers and letters.
fruit-scented clay
INGREDIENTS: 3 cups of flour 1 1/2 cup salt 5 T. vegetable oil 3 T. powdered drink mix (unsweetened) 1 1/2 cups water
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Combine flour, salt and drink mix in a large bowl. Add the water and oil. Mix until the clay becomes blended and stiff. Place the dough on a floured surface and knead until firm. Store the clay in sealable plastic bags or airtight containers. IDEAS AND TIPS: This clay takes on the smell of the flavor of drink mix you choose. Its fun to have students mold play fruit. Use such flavors as grape, strawberry, lemon, orange, etc. Remind students not to eat the clay even though it smells good enough to eat!
cinnamon clay ornaments

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup ground cinnamon 1 cup applesauce cookie cutter drinking straw
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Add ground cinnamon to applesauce until the mixture becomes clay-like. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin and have students use their favorite cookie cutter to cut out the ornaments. Use a drinking straw to cut a hole in each ornament for hanging. Allow to dry at least 24 hours, turning occasionally. IDEAS AND TIPS: When ornaments are dry, have students decorate them by gluing on small candies. Help each student to insert a ribbon through the hole to hang from the classroom tree.
soap dough
INGREDIENTS: 4 cups Ivory Snow soap flakes 1 cup water food coloring waxed paper
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Tint the water with a selected color of food coloring. Mix in the soap flakes. Stir the mixture until it becomes a dough-like consistency. Let the children mold the soap mixture into balls or other shapes. Place the soap balls on a sheet of waxed paper to dry several days. When dry, the soaps can be used to wash hands at clean up time. IDEAS AND TIPS: Add a few drops of lemon extract to scent the soaps. The soaps can also be wrapped in colored tissue paper and tied with a bow. The soaps make great gifts for Mothers Day or the holidays.
quick-setting plaster Clay

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup quick-setting dry plaster 1 t. tempera paint 1/4 water sealable plastic lunch bags
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: For each child, place the dry plaster, tempera paint and water in one plastic lunch bag. Seal the bag closed and have each child gently squeeze the bag to mix the ingredients. When the mixture becomes warm, it will begin to set. Instruct each child to hold his or her bag in interesting shape until the plaster hardens. When the creations are completely hard, open the bags and remove the sculptures. IDEAS AND TIPS: Put a different color of tempera paint in each childs bag. Help small children identify the different colors.
Sand-cast plaster
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of quick-setting dry plaster 1 cup water (room temperature) sand box or sandy beach
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Have each child make a sand imprint in a moist sand box or at the seashore. Try making a hand print, foot print or instruct the child to use plastic utensils to make an unusual mold. When the child is satisfied with the imprint, mix the plaster and water together in a large, empty coffee can. Stir gently for a couple of minutes. Let the mixture set for a few more minutes then pour the plaster into the imprint. The plaster may take an hour to harden. When it is hard, dig away the sand to reveal the creation. IDEAS AND TIPS: To create a hanger for the sculpture, push a soda can pop-top into the back of the plaster mold before it sets. * Plaster can set up too quickly if you use water that is too warm or you use salt water. If the water you use is too cold, the plaster may not set up at all.
non-cooking candy clay

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups powdered sugar 1/2 t. salt 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup softened margarine 1 t. vanilla extract food coloring
Good to Eat!
DIRECTIONS: Have students wash their hands thoroughly before beginning. Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. If the mixture is too dry, add more corn syrup. If too moist, add more powdered sugar. Give each child a portion of the clay on a sheet of waxed paper. IDEAS AND TIPS: A fun clay for molding a variety of shapes. Try different flavor extracts to flavor the candy clay. Try lemon, almond or coconut. Let students eat their creations at snack time!
chocolate candy clay

INGREDIENTS: 20 oz. package of chocolate chips 2/3 cup light corn syrup
Good to Eat!
DIRECTIONS: Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave oven using a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for about 3 minutes, stirring at least once. Add the corn syrup and stir until blended. Spread the mixture out onto a large sheet of waxed paper and let it dry over night. By the next day, the clay will be firm and pliable. Have students wash their hands thoroughly before giving them a portion of the clay to mold. IDEAS AND TIPS: You can also make this edible clay different colors by using white chocolate chips and a few drops of desired food coloring.
simple cookie dough

INGREDIENTS: 4 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups softened butter 4 egg yolks 3/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 t. vanilla extract
Good to Eat!
DIRECTIONS: Combine the flour and butter in a large bowl and mix it with a fork or fingers until it resembles fine crumbs. Add the sugar. Blend the egg yolks and vanilla in a separate bowl and then add it to the flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until well blended. Refrigerate the dough in a covered container if you make it ahead of time. Before letting students use the dough, let it come up to room temperature. Creations should be about 1/4 inch thick to bake at 300 for 25 or 30 minutes. IDEAS AND TIPS: Have students make number or letter cookies. They can decorate the cookies with frosting and then eat them during snack time!
easy bread dough

INGREDIENTS: frozen bread dough or, yeast dough using a bread machine 2 beaten eggs 2 T. water
Good to Eat!
DIRECTIONS: Thaw out the bread dough you have purchased from the grocery store or make a batch of yeast dough using a bread machine. (Have students thoroughly wash their hands before beginning.) Sprinkle a bread board with flour and give each child a small portion of dough. Have the children knead their bread with floured hands. After much kneading, have them form it into an unusual, creative shape. Set the bread creations onto a greased cookie sheet. Cover them with a damp cloth and let them rise in a warm place. In about 45 minutes the creations will be puffy and fat. Let the children brush a beaten egg and water mixture over their bread and bake them in an oven at 350 for about 30 minutes. (Check the bread often.) Cool the creations on a wire rack. IDEAS AND TIPS: Have youngsters eat their bread creations with jelly or honey during snack time.
cake frosting clay

INGREDIENTS: 1 can white frosting 1 cup powdered sugar food coloring
Good to Eat!
DIRECTIONS: Have students wash their hands thoroughly before beginning. Mix frosting, powdered sugar and food coloring together in a large bowl. Add more powdered sugar if the mixture is too sticky. Knead the mixture with your hands until it is firm. Let children mold the clay any way they choose. IDEAS AND TIPS: Let students roll their frosting clay creations in candy sprinkles or nuts. Let them eat small pieces of the clay as a special treat.
peanut butter clay

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup wheat germ 1 cup powdered milk 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1 cup honey
Good to Eat!
DIRECTIONS: Have students wash their hands thoroughly before beginning. Mix the ingredients together in a large bowl. If the clay is too sticky, add more powdered milk. Give each child a portion of the clay on a sheet of waxed paper or paper plate. Have them mold the clay any way they wish. IDEAS AND TIPS: This is a nutritious, edible clay that your students will really enjoy! Molded creations can be rolled in oatmeal or nuts. Let them eat their creations at snack time with an apple slice.
traditional finger paint

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup liquid starch 4 T. powdered tempera paint
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Mix the starch and tempera paint together in a small bowl until well blended. Make several different colors of finger paints. Store the finger paints in sealable containers for future use. IDEAS AND TIPS: This finger paint mixture is every bit as good as commercial finger paints you might purchase, and a lot less expensive. All finger paints work best when you use a glossy, shiny paper that wont absorb the paint. *Try using empty roll-on deodorant bottles in your next finger paint activity. Fill the bottles with thinned finger paint and replace the caps. Have students roll the paint on art paper to make interesting designs and pictures.
traditional finger paint II

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup flour 1 T. salt 2 3/4 cups water food coloring
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Combine flour, salt and half of the water in a saucepan and place on medium heat. Use a whisk to stir until the mixture is smooth. As the mixture becomes hot, add the remaining water. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. When it begins to thicken, remove it from the heat. When cool, pour a portion of the finger paint into several different containers. Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and stir. IDEAS AND TIPS: Try spooning the finger paint into small, sealable, plastic sandwich bags. Add a few drops of food coloring and seal the bags shut. Give a bag to each student and have him or her mix the colors without getting fingers messy or wet.
shaving cream finger paint

INGREDIENTS: 1 can shaving cream (any brand) DIRECTIONS: Spray a mound of shaving cream on the table top in front of each student. Encourage the children to draw their own creative designs in the shaving cream. Clean the table tops with a damp paper towel.
Nonedible !
IDEAS AND TIPS: When the student has created a design he or she likes, carefully place a colored sheet of paper over the drawing and lightly press in place. Gently lift off the paper and set it off to the side to dry. Children will love having a copy of their design. This is also a great activity to get your classroom tables clean and shiny!
cornstarch finger paint

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups water 1/2 cup cornstarch food coloring
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan on the stove. Add the cornstarch and stir until it is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil again. Add a few drops of food coloring until it reaches the desired color. Remove the pan from the heat and cool the mixture before using. The mixture will thicken slightly as it cools. IDEAS AND TIPS: Let children create their own designs and pictures with this finger paint. This paint can also be used with brushes, if you wish.
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sparkle salt paint

INGREDIENTS: 2 T. powdered tempera paint 4 T. salt Resealable plastic bag bottle of white glue
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Place the tempera paint and salt in a small, resealable plastic lunch bag. Shake the bag to mix the ingredients. Have students draw pictures on art paper using the white glue. (They can paint the glue with brushes, or have them simply squeeze the glue directly on the paper.) Sprinkle the sparkle paint onto the glue picture. Shake off the excess over a trash can. Dry the pictures overnight before displaying. IDEAS AND TIPS: Make several different colors of sparkle salt paint by using different colors of tempera paint. Make your pictures even more sparkly by adding glitter to the salt mixture.
milk paint
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup nonfat powdered milk 1 cup water food coloring
Can be Eaten!
DIRECTIONS: Mix the powdered milk, water and food coloring in a small bowl. Let children paint pictures with paint brushes on an easel. This paint dries in just a couple of hours. IDEAS AND TIPS: This milk paint only comes in pastel colors. Make several different colors by using different colors of food coloring. This paint must be used immediately. It will spoil after only a few hours. Let the children try painting with cotton swabs. A great first-time paint for very young children!
high-gloss finger paint

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup condensed milk powdered tempera paint
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Mix the condensed milk and tempera paint in a small bowl. Stir until well blended. Create several different colors. Use as you would any other finger paint. IDEAS AND TIPS: To make this finger paint edible, use food coloring instead of tempera paint. This paint can also be used with paint brushes. This paint has a shiny effect that is especially effective in a variety of art projects!
sticky finger paint

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup light corn syrup food coloring DIRECTIONS: Have students thoroughly wash hands before beginning. Combine the corn syrup and food coloring together in a small bowl. Stir until blended. Create several different colors.
Good to Eat!
IDEAS AND TIPS: Create sticky finger paint that smells really good by adding a few drops of food extract. Orange, lemon, banana, coconut, almond, etc. all work quite well!.
fluffy snow paint

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Ivory Snow soap flakes 1/2 cup white tempera paint 1/2 cup water dark blue construction paper
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Mix the soap flakes and tempera paint together in a large bowl. Add the water, a little at a time. Beat the paint with an electric mixer until it forms fluffy peaks. Spoon the paint onto a dark blue sheet of construction paper for each child. Have the children paint with fingers or brushes to make a winter picture. IDEAS AND TIPS: Have children paint snowmen with the fluffy paint. When the pictures are dry, help students add decorations to their snowmen by gluing on stick arms, paper hats, real buttons, etc. Let the glue dry before displaying the pictures.
bath time body paint

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup liquid bath soap. (white or clear color) 2 T. cornstarch food coloring
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Mix the liquid bath soap and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Add a few drops of food coloring. Pour the paint into small plastic containers. Let your child use paint brushes to paint him or herself and the bathtub during bath time. A fun, colorful way to get clean! Remind the children not to get the paint in their eyes. IDEAS AND TIPS: This body paint can be used in a school setting. Here are a couple ideas: Have kids paint their hands before washing up. With children wearing bathing suits on a hot day, let them paint themselves with the body paint. They can run through a sprinkler to wash off. Make sure you get parents permission before letting children get wet at school.
whipped cream finger paint

INGREDIENTS: 1 can whipped cream food coloring
Good to Eat!
DIRECTIONS: Have students thoroughly wash their hands before beginning. Spray a mound of whipped cream on a sheet of waxed paper in front of each student. Place a couple of drops of food coloring on each whipped cream mound. Encourage the children to mix the color into the cream and draw their own creative designs. IDEAS AND TIPS: Let children lick their fingers while they are creating their designs. You might want to add a drop of food extract to each childs whipped cream mound. Ask them to guess the flavor by smell.
easy wash finger paint

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups liquid starch 1 cup Ivory Snow soap flakes 1 T. powdered tempera paint
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Mix the starch, soap flakes and tempera paint together in a medium-sized bowl. Whip the mixture until smooth. Different colors can be make by using different colors of tempera paint. Store the paint in resealable containers for future use. IDEAS AND TIPS: This finger paint can be washed out out clothes fairly easily since it contains the soap flakes. Great for making hand prints! *All homemade paints have a limited shelf-life. After time, they turn sour. You may want to add a few drops of oil of wintergreen or alcohol to keep paint mixtures a little longer.
bright-shiny paint
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup liquid tempera paint 1/2 cup white glue
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Mix the tempera paint and white glue together in a small bowl. Use this shiny paint to paint art projects or individual pictures. Let the pictures and items dry overnight. This paint will dry bright and shiny! IDEAS AND TIPS: Make sure the children wear paint smocks, over-sized shirts or aprons to protect their clothing.
liquid chalk
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup water 2 T. flour food coloring
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Combine the cornstarch and flour together in a medium sized bowl. Add the water and food coloring. Stir until the mixture has a thick, well-blended consistency. If too dry, add a little more water. Pour the mixture into small, sealable, plastic lunch bags. Give one bag to each child. Cut the corner off of each bag and have each child squeeze the chalk out of the bag onto waxed paper. Fun designs can be make by drawing with the chalk from the plastic bags. IDEAS AND TIPS: The chalk will dry quickly. When dry, the pieces of chalk can be used to draw on a chalkboard or sidewalk. You might want to add glitter to the liquid chalk to make it sparkle.
ice cube paint

INGREDIENTS: water food coloring 12 or more craft sticks plastic ice cube tray
Can be Eaten!
DIRECTIONS: Pour water into each ice cube tray section. Fill each section about one-half full. Add a few drops of different colors of food coloring in each section. Gently stir each amount to mix the color. Place a craft stick in each section. Freeze overnight. Separate the colored ice sections and let each child choose a color to use. Have the children hold the cubes by the craft stick handles and paint creative pictures on white art paper. IDEAS AND TIPS: This ice cube paint is fun to use on a hot day! Children may be tempted to taste the ice cube paint. Its okay if they do, but they will soon find out that they are tasteless.
food color dye

INGREDIENTS: 1 T. rubbing alcohol food coloring plastic container with sealable lid dry rice, macaroni or pasta pieces
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: This is an easy way to dye pasta and rice for childrens creative crafts. Place the rubbing alcohol and about six drops of food coloring into a plastic container. (Empty margarine tubs work well.) Place the dry ingredients in the dye mixture, making sure you dont fill the container too full. Seal the container with the lid. Shake the container gently for a couple of minutes. Empty the items out onto a paper towel to dry. IDEAS AND TIPS: Children can glue the pasta or rice pieces to create fun collages or crafts. Different shapes and colors of pasta can also be sorted by the children as a good cognitive learning experience.
scratch and sniff paint

INGREDIENTS: 2 T unsweetened powdered drink mix 2 T. water
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: Mix water and the drink mix together in a container. Make several different scented paints by using several different flavored drink mixes. The colors will be especially bright and vibrant. Have the children paint pictures using the "scratch and sniff" paint. Let the paintings dry overnight and then encourage the children to "scratch" their designs to sniff the aromatic flavors! IDEAS AND TIPS: Children may like to make their own scratch and sniff greeting cards to take home to a friend or parent! Ask the children these colorful questions: Does the orange color smell like oranges? Does the purple smell like grapes? Does the red smell like cherries?
food coloring paint

INGREDIENTS: 3 T. water 10 drops of food coloring
Nonedible !
DIRECTIONS: To make one of the least expensive and easiest paints possible mix the water and (any color) food coloring together in a small container. Several different colors can be mixed in a muffing tin or styrofoam egg carton. Let children paint with them the same way they would any type of water color paint. IDEAS AND TIPS: Have the children use a clean sponge to wet the surface of a heavy piece of art paper. Let them paint the wet paper with the food coloring paint. Encourage the the children to also use a variety of different colored water based markers as well. The wet surface will cause the colors to run together to create interesting designs. Leave the pictures flat to dry overnight before hanging.
gelatin finger paint

INGREDIENTS: 1 large package of flavored gelatin mix, sugar-free 4 T. hot water
Good to Eat!
DIRECTIONS: Gently stir the gelatin and hot water together in a medium sized bowl. Set aside to cool for about 15-20 minutes. Have children thoroughly wash their hands before using the finger paints. Have the students use glossy paper to make their designs and pictures. Dry pictures overnight before displaying. IDEAS AND TIPS: Children can lick their fingers while using this edible finger paint. The finger paint will have a great smell depending upon the flavor of the gelatin you choose. If you wish the finger paint to be odorless, use unflavored gelatin and a few drops of food coloring.
pudding finger paint

INGREDIENTS: 1 large package of instant pudding (vanilla) 2 cups cold water food coloring
Good to Eat!
DIRECTIONS: Have students wash their hands thoroughly before beginning. Using a whisk or electric mixer, combine the dry pudding mix and cold water together in a medium sized bowl. Refrigerate the mixture for about 15 minutes. Place a portion of the pudding mixture in separate small bowls and add a few drops of different colors of food coloring to each bowl. Let children choose a color to finger paint with. IDEAS AND TIPS: This is a great finger paint for very young children. Its okay to lick fingers with this finger paint!
circle
Using clay - Have students roll long snakes of clay and trace this shape's outline. Or, have them flatten the clay and fill the entire shape. Little Kids...Mold & Paint! 31 Teacher's Friend, a Scholastic Company
square
triangle
heart
star
one
Using clay - Have students roll long snakes of clay and trace this number's shape. Ask them to roll small balls of clay to represent the number. Little Kids...Mold & Paint! 36 Teacher's Friend, a Scholastic Company
two
three
four
five
sun
Using clay - Have students flatten a piece of clay and fill in the center of this sun. Students can roll short snakes of clay for the sun's rays. Little Kids...Mold & Paint! 41 Teacher's Friend, a Scholastic Company
cloud
Using clay - Have students flatten a piece of clay and fill in the center of this cloud. Using paint - Show students how to finger paint over the outline of this cloud. Have them paint their own clouds using various colors. Little Kids...Mold & Paint! 42 Teacher's Friend, a Scholastic Company
tree
Using clay - Have students roll long snakes of clay and trace this tree's outline. Have students flatten a piece of clay and fill in the tree's trunk. Little Kids...Mold & Paint! 43 Teacher's Friend, a Scholastic Company
flower
Using clay - Have students fatten a piece of clay and fill in the center of this flower. A small ball of clay can be made for the flower's center. Students can roll a snake of clay for the stem. Little Kids...Mold & Paint! 44 Teacher's Friend, a Scholastic Company
egg
Using clay - Have students roll a long snake of clay and trace this egg's outline. Students can also flatten a piece of clay and fill in the egg's shape. Using paint - Show students how to finger paint over the outline of this egg. Have them paint their own eggs using various colors. Little Kids...Mold & Paint! 45 Teacher's Friend, a Scholastic Company
snake
Using clay - Have students roll a long snake of clay and trace this egg's outline. Using paint - Show students how to finger over the outline of this snake. Have them paint their own snakes using various colors. Little Kids...Mold & Paint! 46 Teacher's Friend, a Scholastic Company
candy cane
Using clay - Have students roll a long snake of clay and trace this candy cane's shape. Using paint - Show students how to finger paint over the outline of this candy cane. Have them paint their own candy cane using various colors. Little Kids...Mold & Paint! 47 Teacher's Friend, a Scholastic Company
My Letter!
Print the first letter of each student's name on this practice page. Using clay - Have students roll a long snake of clay and trace the letter's shape. Using paint - Show students how to trace the letter using finger paints. Have them paint their own letters using various colors. Little Kids...Mold & Paint! 48 Teacher's Friend, a Scholastic Company

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MOLDING AND SCULPTING IDEAS!

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mashed potato dough

cotton ball clay

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easy bread dough

cake frosting clay

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Little Kids...Mold & Paint!

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sticky finger paint

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