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Monday, April 25, 2011

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-


Posted by Valerie Plowman at 1:00 AM
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