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St Patrick's Day / Capsicum Shamrock Printing

Capsicum Shamrock Printing

Younger children stamp cut capsicum halves into green paint to make shamrock-shaped prints.

How to run it

  1. An educator cuts capsicums in half across the middle.
  2. Pour green paint onto trays.
  3. Children dip and stamp the capsicum on paper.
  4. Add stems with a brush.

You will need

  • capsicums
  • green paint
  • paper
  • trays
  • brushes
Make it easier or harderYounger children stamp freely, while older children create patterns.
SafetyEducators cut the capsicum.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children explore printing and shapes.

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St Patrick's DayArt Attack DayFruit and Veggie Day

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