Rolling Yarn Prints
Compass Enlightenment: This tactile painting activity supports children's growing awareness of texture, motion, and cause-effect through creative exploration. As they roll and stamp, children strengthen fine motor coordination while expressing their ideas through sensory-based art—nurturing both self-expression and physical development.
Age: 1-3 IT
Secondary Age: 3-5 PSC/GD, 5-10 OSC
Curriculum Area:
- Creative Arts: Opportunities for expression through art, music, dance, and drama.
- Physical Development: Gross motor skills (running, jumping) and fine motor skills (cutting, drawing) activities to enhance physical abilities.
Development Goal:
- Creativity & Innovation: Tasks that inspire imagination and out-of-the-box thinking.
Activity Objective: To support fine motor skills, coordination, and sensory engagement through a playful and creative painting technique.
Materials Needed:
1. Rolling pin (or toilet paper, or paper towel roll)
2. Glue/hot glue
3. Yarn
4. Paint
5. Paper
Procedures/Strategies:
• Glue yarn around the rolling pin or cardboard tube in loose patterns. (If using regular glue, prepare a day in advance to allow drying time.)
• Pour paint onto a paper plate and roll the yarn-covered pin through the paint.
• Roll it across a large sheet of paper to create unique textured prints.
• Repeat with different colours and directions to explore new patterns.
Guidance and Safety Considerations:
Paint can be messy—use protective coverings for surfaces and smocks for children. Ensure yarn is secured tightly to avoid unraveling during use.
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