Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will have created a beautiful spring tree art using your handprint and finger painting techniques.
Materials and Prep
- White paper
- Green finger paint
- Marker or crayon
- Wet wipes for cleaning hands
- Protective clothing or apron
No prior knowledge or preparation required. Just be ready to have fun!
Activities
- Handprint Tree Trunk: Trace your hand on the paper using a marker or crayon to create the tree trunk.
- Finger Painting Leaves: Dip your fingers in green paint and add leaves to the branches of your tree by dabbing your fingers on the paper.
- Decorate: Get creative and add other elements to your artwork like flowers, birds, or butterflies using your fingerprints.
Talking Points
- "Let's trace your hand on the paper to create the trunk of our tree. Can you spread your fingers wide?"
- "Now, dip your fingers in the green paint to make the leaves. How many leaves can you add to your tree?"
- "What other things can we add to our tree to make it even more beautiful? Maybe some flowers or a cute bird?"