A Resource For Early Childhood Educators

Finger Paints

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Props –Things For Adults To Make

IN-EDIBLE RECIPE

The following recipe is inedible. It is great to use for demonstrating different qualities of animals or are just fun as a gathering activity for programs. The ingredients listed in each recipe are non-toxic but not to be eaten.

Finger Paints

1 cup laundry starch             

1 cup cold water

3 cups soap flakes               

Food coloring or powdered paint

Mix together the starch, water, and soap flakes. Add small amounts of food coloring or powdered paint for color. Mix well and create wonderful picture on any type of paper.

From Woodbury County Conservation Board  
Theresa Kruid, Naturalist & Camp Director
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center

4500 Sioux River Road, Sioux City, IA 51109
www.woodburyparks.com

 

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