Have children repeat the process with another sponge and a different color. Tell children they can move and press the sponge a few times before placing it into the paint again. Then move the sponge onto the paper and press it gently to make the shape of the sponge on the paper. Say, Carefully press the sponge in the paint. Then have them place it on a sheet of paper and press with the flat palm of their hand.Guide children to carefully put the sponge into a color, and press on it gently. Place a small amount of different colored paint on the food trays.Explain that if the sponge is too wet, the paint will be watery and drip. Begin by demonstrating how to wet a sponge and squeeze out the excess water before placing it into the paint.Show children how to dip and press the sponge into the paint and then let them make their own sponge painting. Tell children they will make sponge paintings. Skill Focus: Color Recognition, Creative Expression, Follow Directions, Listening and Speaking, Vocabulary © Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Early Education and Care (Jennifer Waddell photographer).
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