Rainbow Day / Messy Rainbow Painting
Messy Rainbow Painting
Younger children mix colours on large paper with hands and sponges. Big sensory art outdoors.
How to run it
- Roll out large paper outdoors.
- Set out primary colours.
- Children paint with hands and sponges.
- Talk about colours they create.
You will need
- washable paint
- sponges
- large paper
- smocks
Make it easier or harderOlder children can create colour wheels.
SafetyUse washable, non-toxic paint and have water ready for clean-up.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children explore colour mixing through sensory play.
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