Use scissors to cut sponges into interesting shapes. You might cut out alphabet letters, numbers, geometric shapes, animals, spaceships, or whatever your child likes. You can also use foam instead of sponges - it is available at hardware, craft, and fabric stores in large sheets.

Dilute liquid tempera paint with water. Pour small amounts of different colors in saucers. Let the kids press the sponges into saucers of paint, then onto large sheets of construction paper to make designs. Have them write their names, create landscapes, or tell a story with their sponge shapes.

Creative Options

Have the kids repeat the same shapes over and over to make wrapping paper. Or, make greeting cards, picture frames, or place mats.

Prizes and Favors

Give everyone arts supplies to do the process at home. Or, you can simply distribute crayons, pencils, felt-tip pens, and so on.

Trouble-Shooting Tips

Ask the kids to keep sponges on the paper. Keep the activity contained at a table covered with newspapers.

Subscribe to Family Smiles
Privacy Policy | About Us| Contact Us