Materials
Q-Tips
Non-sharpened pencils with erasers
Circular Sponge Brushes
Tempera Paint (three colors)
Small containers – one for each color of paint
White construction paper
Newspaper to cover surface of table
Directions
Cover the workspace with newspaper. Tape a piece of construction paper to the surface. Pour one color of tempera paint into each small cup or container. Provide a cotton swab, circular sponge brush, and pencil for each color. Invite your child to create their very own masterpiece using dots! Your child may also enjoy exploring the different painting tools or mixing the colors together, which is just fine. This activity encourages creativity.
Pointillism – the technique of using dots to create art