Paper and Loose Part Mark Make!
Setting up an open-ended, process-based activity like this is a great way to encourage curiosity, creativity and exploration through undirected sensory play.
What you need:
- Paper
- Paint and other mark making materials (Top Tip: use non-toxic, washable mark making materials)
- Collection of natural, manufactured and recycled and synthetic loose parts
Watch as children follow their own interests and notice how they engage with materials. Ask open-ended questions that promote learning and problem-solving.
e.g.
- I wonder what will happen if ...
- How do you make that colour?
- Tell me about what you are doing.
Activity develops:
- Fine motor skills and hand eye coordination
- Language skills
- Mathematical skills - exploration of patterns, sequencing and shape
- Creativity
- Cognitive problem-solving skills
Encourage your child to display their artistic creations on a wall, or fridge, or maybe even to use them as gift wrapping paper or greetings cards.
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