Materials
Tempera paint (We used pinks and lavenders.)
Paper plates
Construction paper (We traced a large heart shape onto the construction paper.)
Sponge dish wands – one for each color paint (can be purchased at a Dollar Store)
Directions
Cover your work space with newspaper. Pour tempera paint onto paper plates, one color per plate. Invite your child to dip the dish wand into the tempera paint and then paint with it on the paper. Some children like to tap the brush to the paper; some rub the brush on the paper. Allow your child to explore and observe how he uses the brush. The Acorn children painted on hearts traced onto the paper, which we then cut out after they dried. Display the beautiful art creation.