Encourage kids to use words to talk about the feelings expressed in the drawings. Theme Collage - Wrapping paper, old holiday or birthday cards, envelopes, fabric scraps, string and so forth can be used to make collages. Put the pieces of paper in a container on a table, supply non-toxic paste or glue and a large sheet of paper. There's lots of room for creativity as kids arrange and rearrange each collage piece on the page before making a commitment. Give each child a paint brush and a small container of clear water.
Kids can paint on a sidewalk, wall or other flat surface to their hearts' content.
Over time the paintings will evaporate as the water dries. Chalk Drawings - Also a good outdoor activity. Give kids non-allergic chalk and encourage them to draw on the sidewalk or other suitable surface. Do this in a place where it's okay for the pictures to remain until the next rain. Site design by ArtMar, Inc.