Learning Through Play: Process Art
Process art is a wonderful way to experience the fun and joy in creating art, without focusing on the outcome. It’s an open-ended experience that’s child-led, which celebrates creativity and discovery, nurtures creative thinking and confidence, as well as gross and fine motor skills while the children learn to hold a paintbrush, use a dropper, shake and balance a tray, or dab with cotton buds.
During the process, you can facilitate the learning experience by prompting with questions and observations such as “Which colour will you choose first?”, “Can you tell me about this painting?” or “I can see many squiggly lines here.”
The result is always unique, and the benefits are endless! Come on a journey with us, as we share a series of process art activities the children at Green Leaves have enjoyed recently.
Shaving Foam Marbling
What you need
- Shaving foam
- A large tray or container
- Paintbrush
- Liquid watercolour
- Paper
Method
- Spray a layer of shaving foam onto the tray. Add drops of liquid watercolour in various colours and mix it up using a popsicle stick. Press the paper onto the shaving foam and gently lift it out. Scrape the foam off the paper to reveal the marbling. Set aside to dry.
Marble Painting
What you need
- Shaving foam
- A large tray or container
- Washable paint
- Paper
- Marbles/balls
Method
- Tape the paper onto a tray. Add some paint and a few marbles. Tip and shake the tray to create a surprise pattern!
Bubble Wrap Painting
What you need
- Bubble wrap
- Washable paint
- Paper (if you wish to print and explore the colour and pattern)
Method
- Use your hands or rollers to stamp colour onto the bubble wrap.
