PREPARATION TIME: 0 minutes | AGE: 2 - 3 years old
MATERIALS:
Glasses wipe (unused and dry)
Markers
INSTRUCTIONS:
Take out a clean glasses wipe and lay it flat to let it dry completely.
Once the wipe is dry, invite the child to use markers to color on it creatively.
On a rainy day, take the art outside and watch in wonder as the raindrops cause the marker colors to spread and blend on the wipe, creating a beautiful rain painting.
DEVELOPMENT AREAS:
CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION: Allowing the child to color on the glasses wipe encourages their creativity and imagination. They can freely express themselves through their artwork and explore different colors and patterns.
FINE MOTOR SKILLS: Coloring on the wipe with markers involves precise hand movements, which helps develop the child's fine motor skills. It improves their hand and finger coordination, essential for tasks like writing and drawing.
PATIENCE AND FOCUS: Waiting for the wipe to dry and observing the rain painting in action requires patience and focus. This activity helps the child practice staying engaged and attentive.
SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATION: Watching how the raindrops interact with the marker colors on the wipe provides a simple scientific observation. The child can learn about the properties of water and how it affects the marker pigments.
OUTDOOR EXPLORATION: Going outside to observe the rain painting encourages outdoor exploration and connection with nature. It allows the child to appreciate the beauty of rain and its impact on their artwork.
SENSORY EXPERIENCE: The child experiences a unique sensory exploration during rain painting. They feel the texture of the glasses wipe, observe the vibrant colors, and feel the raindrops falling on their creation.
EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION: Art provides a platform for emotional expression. Through rain painting, the child can convey their feelings and emotions through colors and patterns.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS: Rain painting promotes awareness of weather patterns and the influence of natural elements like rain on their artwork. It fosters an understanding of the environment.
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: The child learns cause-and-effect as they observe how the rain affects the marker colors. They also engage in problem-solving, experimenting with different colors and patterns on the wipe.
APPRECIATION OF ART: By creating and observing their rain painting, the child develops an appreciation for art and its beauty.
