Fine motor skills · Craft
Floating Picture
Ages 4–9 15 minutes Moderate |
Materials | | 1. Paper towel | | | 2. Waterproof black marker | | | 3. Regular colorful markers | | | 4. Shallow plate with a little water |
Preparation: Cut a paper-towel square about 15 × 15 cm. How to Play | | 1. Fold the paper-towel square in half like a book. | | | 2. Draw a simple outline on the front with waterproof black marker. | | | 3. Open the fold and find the transferred black outline on the lower half. | | | 4. Color the lower picture with regular markers. | | | 5. Fold it closed so only the clean black outline is visible. | | | 6. Place it in a little water and watch the hidden colors appear. |
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Materials
Check off each material as you gather it · Select an item to enlarge it · 0/4
Preparation
Cut a paper-towel square about 15 × 15 cm.
How to Play
Check off each step as you go · Select an illustration to enlarge it or a word to highlight it · 0/6
- ⭐School readiness: Use black marker to write letters or numbers and practice recognizing and copying them as the color appears.
- ⭐You can practice drawing a person or basic shapes instead of using a free drawing.
Make It Easier
Use a very simple outline, such as a circle or single line.
Make It More Challenging
Write a word or name instead of drawing a picture.
Skills Practiced
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