An Activity for Preschoolers:
Make stunning resist creations using simple materials.
Before You Begin:
This activity is so simple, only a few supplies are needed. Make sure you have plenty of
color choices for crayons and watercolors. Pre-fill paint cups and lay out brushes and
paper.
Activity Goals:
Explore color mixing.
Explore cause and effe ct.
Develop fine motor skills .
Practice creating negative space.
Furthermore:
This activity works well for abstract art too. Using only a white crayon really makes the
paint colors pop!
Steps:
- Use crayons to draw a picture, shape or patterns on plain paper
- With paint brush, paint watercolor directly over the crayon art
- Watercolors will blend where they touch, but will resist the crayon art creating a beautiful effect!