Q-Tip Painting

ages 4-6

Supplies

Tempera paints, cotton swaps, construction paper

Activity Detail

Draw a simple picture on a piece of construction paper. For example, a large tree. Then show your child how to fill in the picture by using just the tip of a cotton swap. This will create "dots" of color that blend together to make a whole. It is fun to watch your child try to fill up all the white spaces without using a brush stroke.