Pussy Willows

This activity is quite common in preschool and Kindergarten classes. It is simple, but involves paint and children love paint!

SUPPLIES

• White paper
• Brown crayon
• Gray paint
• Optional: Paint shirt and tablecloth. Paper towels also help keep painted fingers off of clothes :)

ACTIVITY

• You might want to start by showing your child either an actual pussy willow if you have them by your or by showing them a picture of a pussy willow so they know what they are making.
• Have your child draw three stems with the brown crayon.
• Have your child dip his finger in the gray paint and dot the stems with it. 
• Let dry!

POEM

You might add this poem to your activity:

Pussy Willow

Close your eyes

And do not peek

And I'll rub Spring

Across your cheek.

Smooth as satin,

Soft and sleek.

Close your eyes

And do not peek.

-Aileen Fisher-