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Water Play Day / Squirter Splash Painting

Squirter Splash Painting

Children squirt watered-down paint at large sheets of paper using water pistols or spray bottles, creating bold splash art.

How to run it

  1. Peg or tape large sheets of paper to a fence outside.
  2. Fill water pistols or spray bottles with watered-down washable paint.
  3. Children squirt paint at the paper to make splashes and drips.
  4. Let the artworks dry in the sun before display.

You will need

  • water pistols or spray bottles
  • washable paint
  • large paper
  • pegs or tape
  • old shirts or aprons
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use spray bottles; older children can create planned designs with stencils.
SafetyUse washable, non-toxic paint and no spraying at people.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Experimenting with new tools encourages creative risk-taking and colour exploration.

Fits these theme days

Water Play DayArt Attack DayColour Fun RunMessy Play DayRaw Art Day

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