Supplies
- Rocks
- Acrylic paint or paint pens
- Paint brushes
- Mod podge (optional)
Instructions
- Wash rocks in warm water with soap and allow rocks to dry.
- Feel inspired and paint a picture, design or words on the rock.
- Allow the paint to dry.
- Once your rock painting has dried, you may wish to apply a coat of mod podge for better protection.
- Remember to focus on “process over product” with young children.
Adaptations or Extensions of Play
- Read an educational book which could inspire minds
These rock paintings were inspired after reading a book on constellations 💫
Skills
- Fine motor
- Creative
- Communication
- Socioemotional skills as an outlet for emotions and self expression, feelings and thoughts
- Self regulation skills
- Hand eye coordination
- Math/science: size, shape, texture, colour mixing, patterns, design
- Calming
- Attention to detail (especially for older individuals with a specific design in mind)
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