Apple Painting
Getting Ready
2-3 apples
Washable paint
Large pieces of paperFirst cut two to three apples in various directions- cut one in half vertically, another horizontally, and you can also cut one into pieces. Then one piece at a time, dip the apple in paint and press it to the paper. You can make all kinds of apple designs- make a pattern border with different colors or apple shapes, use the smaller apple pieces to make people, flowers, or large shapes. If you don’t’ have apples, cut up a few different fruits and compare shapes and sizes. This activity allows you to introduce new foods to a picky eater or get your kid's hands dirty, all while learning about shapes, colors, sizes and having FUN!!!!
Topics
ball skills
Bilateral motor coordination
calming
cooperative games
crossing midline
cutting
dyspraxia
fine motor coordination
gross motor
group activities
handwriting
in-hand manipulation
inside activities
messy play
motor planning
obstacle course
pencil use
preschool
recess
sensory
sensory processing
shoetying
story starters
strengthening
tactile
upper body strength
vestibular; balance
visual motor skills
writing