Explore color mixing in a fun and engaging hands-on way. Twist and mix to create new colors a funky fall pumpkin collage.
“Twist & Mix” Color Mixing
Materials:
Washable Paint
Paper Plate
White Card stock Paper
Step 1: Squirt a small dot of red and yellow paint in the center of the paper plate.
Step 2: Flip the plate upside down on top of the white paper and twist the plate back and forth.
Step 3: Take a peek and look to see what color red and yellow create! Twist more if needed. Let the painting dry. Repeat as necessary.
Pumpkin Collage
Materials:
Construction Paper
Pencil
Small Circle Bowl
Scissors
Glue
Washable Paint (optional)
Tutorial:
Step 1: Place the bowl upside down on your painting and trace a circle with the pencil. Cut out the circle.
Step 2: Using the construction paper cut a rectangle shape for the stem. M-Woww wanted to add a leaf so she drew and cut one out.
Step 3: Arrange your shapes to create a pumpkin and glue on to a piece of construction paper.
ART TIP: Have your child draw the shape on the paper first and then cut the shape out.
Step 4: For an additional STEAM challenge, create a patterned border around your pumpkin. You also could use your construction paper scraps to create a collage border.
Art Connection:
I can mix red and yellow to create a new color, orange.
Math Connection:
I can use geometric shapes to create a pumpkin collage.
I can use my fingerprint to create an ABAB pattern.
Check out our Creative Preschool Friends for more “pumpkin” themed learning activities.
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