Reversible Art
[20 Minutes]
Talk about opposites as you explore this art activity that is wet and dry and sunny and rainy.
You'll need:
• coffee filters • water • markers • spray bottle (optional)
What to do:
- On a rainy day encourage your child to draw with markers on coffee filters. Comment on the colors and her use of space - inside, edge, together, apart.
- On the next sunny day, take the pictures outside and sprinkle or spray them with water.
- Talk about what happens as the water works its magic This "reversible art" started on a rainy day is completed on a sunny day. It starts as a dry project and turns to a wet one and then back to dry.
How to use:
When dry, use the coffee filters for another project like making flowers or decorating toilet tube puppets.
Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.
- What happened to the colors when you sprayed on the water?
- What are some of the differences between a sunny day and a rainy day? What kind of day do you like better?
Useful information:
While you are having fun together, this activity helps your child develop small muscle skills and an understanding of "cause and effect".
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