Kids love this creative activity as much as they enjoy making the sponges themselves. It's a fantastic way to explore shapes, colours, and the magic of paint absorption.
What You'll Need:
Small pieces of sponges or a sponge brush (kitchen, bath, or craft sponges work well)
Super Tempera poster paint in small bowls or paint trays
Scissors
Plates or trays
Paper
Clothes pegs
Permanent markers or crayons
Apron and a cover sheet or newspapers
Paper towels for clean-up
Let's Get Started:
Put on the apron and lay down your cover sheet or newspapers to protect your workspace.
Using a marker or crayon, draw shapes like hearts, stars, or flowers on the sponge. Cut out the shapes with scissors, creating a variety of interesting shapes.
Attach each sponge piece to a clothes peg to create a handle. If you have coloured plastic pegs, try matching them to the paint trays for added fun.
Aim to use one colour per sponge to keep the picture clear and vibrant.
Dip the sponge into the paint, ensuring the bottom is evenly coated. Use it to brush or dab the paint onto the paper, creating pictures and patterns as you go.
Share and enjoy the colourful creations you have produced with this fun sponge painting activity. It's a simple yet engaging way to explore art and unleash creativity. Stay connected with "Ideas for Art" for more inspiring projects!
Share and enjoy
Tony