Balloon Sponge Painting

Balloons make surprising paint stamps.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Beyond the Toy Chest
• Learning area: Visual and Creative Arts
• Level: Level 1

Objectives

• Students will use balloons as sponges to stamp textures.

Materials

• Small balloons
• paint
• paper

Instructions

1. Dip a balloon lightly in paint.

2. Tap onto paper to make marks.

3. Layer colors and shapes.

Educator tip

Compare balloon prints to fingerprints.

Assessment

Assess mark making and layering.

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