We had an Eric Carle Tissue Paper Workshop scheduled in the Studio yesterday so here’s a peek at one of techniques we use in the workshop to make marks on paper: Put a little paint (like tempera) on a tray or plastic plate, roll a toy truck through it, then “drive” it on paper. This truck is especially fun because it can turn and make curved marks. You might cover a table with big sheets of paper and let your young artists go to town. On the other hand, if you need to set some space parameters you could put a piece of paper in a large cafeteria- like tray to help contain the marks. Happy printing!
Tags: Eric Carle inspired activity, paint, paper, toys
I just did this with my preschool class yesterday! We made a huge mural. Children who are not usually interested in doing art really enjoyed themselves!
Cool! Thanks for letting me know it how inclusive an activity it turned out to be in your classroom.
This activity is very inclusive – my group of 5 – 10 year olds did it. They all had so much fun and the results were so varied!! I wonder if the car toy manufacturers every thought their toys would be used like this.