Milking Art

by Christine Lim Sushan

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A unique way of creating an artwork through different milking motions.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Suitable For: 4-5 years old

Estimated Time: > 30 mins

Environment: Indoors

Learning Framework

• Physical - Fine motor skills, wrist control.

• Intellectual - Observing and comparing.

• Emotional - Confidence and appreciation.

• Social - Sharing the final art piece with others.

Materials

Step 1

Fill the piping bags with paint, one for each colour.

Step 3

Squeeze the piping bag with a milking motion and draw on the paper. Encourage your child to move the bag in different directions.

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• Construction paper

• Piping bags

• Scissors

• Paint (inside plastic cups with ice cream sticks)

Step 2

Cut a small hole at the end of the piping bag using scissors.

Step 4

Dry the artwork and display it.

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