Craft
Blow-Painted Crazy Hair
Ages 3–9 20 minutes Easy |
Materials | | 1. Thick white paper or cardstock | | | 2. Black marker | | | 3. Liquid paint or watercolor in several colors | | | 4. A little water | | | 5. Straw | | | 6. Dropper or teaspoon |
Preparation: Cover the table, because the paint spreads. How to Play | | 1. Draw a face at the bottom of the page. | | | 2. Thin the paint with a little water. | | | 3. Drip paint on the head. | | | 4. Blow through the straw, and the paint turns into hair. | | | 5. Add more colors and blow again. Leave to dry. |
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Materials
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Preparation
Cover the table, because the paint spreads.
How to Play
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- ⭐Safety: Only blow out through the straw, never suck in.
- ⭐Oral motor: Strong, sustained blowing with the lips closed around the straw, while controlling the strength and direction of the air.
Make It Easier
An adult draws the face in advance or drips the paint, and the child only blows. Use a short, wide straw.
Make It More Challenging
Draw a self-portrait, make a whole family of faces with different hair colors, or make a lion whose mane is blown into shape.
Skills Practiced
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