Finger Painting

Target Age:: Late Infant

Materials You Will Need:: yogurt, pudding, or cool whip

What To Do:: Finger painting provides a wonderful sensorial experience for your child. Place a scoop of yogurt, pudding, or cool whip on your child's high chair tray. Watch as your child enjoys moving the mixture around the tray and putting some in the mouth as well!

Variations:: Fingerprint Recipe: Mix equal parts of flour and water. Add food coloring.

Skills Learned:

Creative Expression
Eye Hand Coordination

Activity Category:

Sensory Experiences

Activity Contributor:: Beth Bronsil, M. Ed.

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"I agree about a paint that would be edible as the fingers are always in my son's mouth. I read to mix equal parts flour and water then add food coloring. This made a great "paint". "

Shannon, Rome, NY