It also teaches about how things change, and it can teach children to reason better. Scribble, Paint, and Paste Young children are natural artists. Here are some activities that introduce preschoolers to scribbling, painting, and pasting. Give your child different kinds of paper and different writing materials to scribble with. Coloring books are not needed.
Fat crayons are good to begin with.
Beat the mixture with a fork or eggbeater. Add powdered tempera paint or food coloring. Spread out newspapers or a large piece of plastic over a table or on the floor and tape a big piece of construction paper or butcher paper on top. Cover your child with a large smock or apron, and let her fingerpaint. Let her feel the different textures and tell you about them.