Resist Watercolor Painting

Materials

White construction paper
White crayons
Watercolor paints
Sponge paintbrush
Cup of water

Directions

Invite your child to draw on the white contruction paper using white crayons only. Then, using a sponge paint brush, show your child how to dip the brush in water first and then into a color of paint. Brush over the top of the white paper. Observe your child’s reaction as she watches the paint resist where the white crayon was used. Older children enjoy writing secret messages on the paper. Dry and display.

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