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Water Painting for Fossils! AGES 2+

Age 2+, Age 3+, Age 4+, Age 5+, Age 6+, Art, Fine Motors, Science

Know any dinosaur lovers who would love this activity? Paint the rocks with water and see what fossil you uncover!

Materials (affiliate link)
Slate pieces 3- 5 inch
grey crayon
paint brush
cup of water

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Posted by LEARN as you PLAY- Preschool Activities on Sunday, November 4, 2018

Water Painting for Fossils! AGES 2+Know any dinosaur lovers who would love this activity? With a grey crayon draw the…

Posted by LEARN as you PLAY- Preschool Activities on Monday, October 1, 2018

With a grey crayon draw the desired fossil shape on a piece of slate rock.

Next get some water in a cup or jar. Get a paint brush.

Then you are ready to paint the rocks with water! The kids loved discovering the different fossil shapes as they painted the rocks with water.

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Shann Acevedo

Hi I’m Shann, a Preschool Teacher, mother of three and Creator of Learn As You Play. I have been working as a preschool teacher for 13 years with children ranging from 1- 5 years old. I believe that PLAY is a huge part of children’s learning and development. Children should be active and involved in their learning. Children learn best by doing. My goal is for children to develop a love for learning while having fun!

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