Back to basics
Exploring paint is an important sensory activity for young children.
Maximise their experiences by providing paint of varying colour, thickness and texture.
Table-top paint choices
* Easy ready-mix paint.
* Powder paint mixed to the consistency of thick custard.
* A slippery mixture of four cups of flour, one cup of salt, two cups of water and powder paint to colour.
* A mixture of two cups of soap flakes whisked into half a cup of water and some powder paint.
* Shaving foam.
Tactile extras
* Thicken paint with cold-water paste, wallpaper paste without fungicide, plain flour or soap flakes.
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