Dip and Tip Sponge Painting

Why

Sponge triangles and washable paint make the perfect combo for stamping designs and patterns. Mix colors and shapes, tip and flip the sponges. Paint with friends outdoors! What fun!

Steps

1. Take a good look at a triangle sponge. How many different shapes can you find? They’re all great for painting!

2. Cover your craft area with newspaper or paint outdoors with friends. Set out different colors of Crayola® Washable Kid’s Paint. Choose your favorite colors, your country’s flag colors, or any cool combination. Use paper plates for palettes.

3. Dip a triangle edge or point into paint. Print the color on white paper. Make several prints to see how the color lightens and coverage changes as the paint is used.

4. For color-mixing fun: Print one color, and then a different color on top of it. Put the sponge in two different colors and press. Swirl to mix colors.

5. Experiment with designs, patterns, shapes, and colors, or even print a realistic scene. The possibilities are endless!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Sponges and Foam—Sponges, foam, and other expandable materials should not be used with children 3 years old and younger.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Washable Kid's Paint
  • Giant Marker and Watercolor Pad
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • Party Express paper plates
  • sponges
  • paper towels
  • container(s) of water

Where & When

"We looked at paintings by French Impressionists to really see how color shapes are combined. Painting at our picnic table is a real treat."
Brownie L., mother of 4- and 6-year-olds.

"The triangles are very easy to hold and they’re so cheap! Kids seem to experiment more freely with sponges than brushes."
Jayson R., kindergarten volunteer.


Interesting Info

A central theorem is the Pythagorean theorem stating that in any right triangle, the area of the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the areas of the squares on the other two sides.