Egg Carton Tulips
by Lim Jenny
WHAT CHILDREN WILL LEARN
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Physical - Eye-hand coordination, muscle control (manipulation of painting tools).
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Intellectual - Colour concept, problem solving.
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Emotional - Independence, aesthetic appreciation.
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Social - Sharing or giving as gifts to friends and family.
Learning Framework?
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Physical
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Intellectual
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Emotional
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Social
SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate
SUITABLE FOR:
4-5 years old
ESTIMATED TIME:
15 - 30 mins
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoors
What You Will Need
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Egg Cartons or Egg Trays
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Paint
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Paintbrushes
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Palettes
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Table Mat or Newspaper
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Scissors
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Scotch Tape
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Straws or Sticks
#Scienceofplay74
Instead of throwing away those egg cartons or egg trays, why not make it into something beautiful?
Step 1
Gather the materials.
Step 2
Parent will help cut the egg carton/tray into individual cups.
Step 3
Cover work area with newspaper or table mat.
Step 4
Allow the child to choose preferred colours to work with. Let the child paint the individual cups.
Step 5
Once dry, attach the straws or sticks to the base of the cups.
Step 6
Secure it with scotch tape. Viola! You’ve got a bunch of beautiful tulips!