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Art · The activity desk
Orange and green paint meeting
Mix orange and green paint and observe the color they make.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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Washable child-appropriate orange and green paint, a brush, a shallow dish, and paper.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: An adult checks paint labels and sensitivities, covers the work surface, and places a little of each color in the dish.
Adult's role: Stay beside the child and help with the brush if wanted.
Let's make it happen
- Paint one orange mark and one green mark on the paper.
- Mix a little of both colors in the dish. Describe the new shade; it may look brown or olive depending on the paints.
- Use the mixed color to add a path or tree trunk to your picture.
Make it simpler: Watch an adult stir the colors and point to the result.
Clean up: An adult washes the dish and brush, wipes the surface, and helps the child wash hands. Let the painting dry flat.
Keep paint away from mouths and eyes. Wash hands and surfaces after painting.