Materials
Cylinder-shaped wooden blocks or styrofoam objects – one for each color paint
Tempera paint in 3-4 different colors
2 household sponges cut in half
Paper or plastic plates – one for each color paint
9×12 construction paper
Directions
Place a sponge that has been cut in half on each plate. Pour a small amount of paint onto the sponges, each sponge having a different color of paint. Place a cylinder shaped block or piece of styrofoam on each plate. Invite your child to dip the end of the cylinder shape into the paint on the sponge and then press it onto a piece of construction paper. Encourage your child to try all the colors, reinforcing the names of the colors as they are used. Allow paint to dry before displaying.