Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Midweek Creations - Scratch Art

This is a great two part activity for you and your child to do together. Work in sequencing language like today, tomorrow, first, and second. Enjoy!

What You'll Need
- blank white paper
- crayons
- Popsicle stick

Let your child color all over a piece of paper with several different colored crayons. Next, help them cover their picture with a heavy coating of black crayon so that no colors or white spots are left. Set aside the activity for the next day, explaining to your child what you will do tomorrow. The next day, get the sheet of paper out and help your child recall what they did yesterday. Take the popsicle stick and rub it over the paper to remove the black coating and show your child's colorful marks below. Once your child becomes comfortable with this "reverse coloring" you can help him draw shapes on the paper.

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