Raised Salt Painting

by Koo Yi Jie

#Scienceofplay110

Play. Learn. Create. Explore

Skill Level: Intermediate

Suitable For: 5-6 years old

Estimated Time: < 30 mins

Environment: Indoors

Learning Framework 

• Physical - Fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, wrist and arm control. twisting, swirling

• Intellectual - Creativity, Be curious, Imagination, Spatial Awareness, Communication, Self awareness

• Emotional - Increased self-confidence, be comfortable and happy with themselves, be able to relate to others, appreciation, communicate feelings and experiences

• Social - Willing to share and take turns with others, be able to listen and speak with understanding, to develop a love for the arts

Materials

Step 1

Lay paper on the table and pour white glue onto the page with a design in mind.

Step 3

Shake the excess salt off and leave to dry.

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• White glue

• Thick black drawing papers

• Cooking salt

• Paintbrushes

• Liquid color paint

Step 2

Pour salt over the glue and ensure that all glue spots has salt.

Step 4

Paint the salt spot! You will notice that the color will spread and run through the salt.

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