This activity encourages children to demonstrate the use of their senses to explore and interact with the environment, and to use creativity and imagination.

Materials Needed:

• Pan or container with a clear lid
• Light source (string lights, flashlight, glow sticks, etc.)
• Tape
• Paper
• Paint
• Zip top bag
• Room with low light
• Variety of paint tools (cotton swabs, old gift cards, combs, etc.)

Participants: This activity is intended for independent play

Directions:

1. Put the light source in the container and secure the lid (tape it closed for safety).
2. Pour some paint directly on the lid (or for a mess-free version, put the paint in a zip-top bag and tape the bag to the lid to hold it in place).
3. Move the paint around using a variety of interesting tools and your fingers (your imagination is the limit!)
4. Press a piece of paper onto the finished painting to make a mono-print!
5. Think of a creative way to display your creation!