Sponge sailboat craft supplies for 6-year-olds
This art project combines simple sponge printing with paper cutting for six-year-olds. Each child makes one sailboat scene on heavyweight paper.
What to buy
Heavyweight white drawing paper
1 sheet per child
Blue washable tempera paint
White washable tempera paint
Clean kitchen sponges
Paper plates for paint palettes
Brown construction paper
Colored cardstock sheets
Jumbo craft sticks
Washable glue sticks
Child-safe scissors
Washable markers
Plastic tablecloth
Who this list is for
This sponge sailboat craft list is for six-year-olds making one sailboat scene on heavyweight white drawing paper. It is a good fit for an art table where sponge printing comes before paper cutting and gluing.
How to use this list
Cover the table with the plastic tablecloth. Give every child one sheet of heavyweight white drawing paper, then place blue and white washable tempera paint on paper plates. Use clean kitchen sponges for the water or sky printing. While the paint dries, children can cut brown construction paper and colored cardstock sheets, add a jumbo craft stick, and finish details with washable markers and glue sticks.
Common mistakes
Do not use a sponge dripping with paint; too much blue or white tempera paint can soak the drawing paper. Keep clean kitchen sponges separate by paint color if possible. Wait for the printed surface to dry before attaching the brown construction paper and cardstock sail pieces.
What is on this list
You need heavyweight white drawing paper, blue and white washable tempera paint, clean kitchen sponges, paper plates, brown construction paper, colored cardstock sheets, jumbo craft sticks, washable glue sticks, child-safe scissors, washable markers, and a plastic tablecloth. Cross off supplies already on hand.
When you are done
Lay sailboat scenes flat rather than stacking them. Rinse the sponges and foam-free paint tools, discard used paper plates, and wipe the plastic tablecloth before putting it away.
FAQ
Who is "Sponge sailboat craft supplies for 6-year-olds" for?
This sponge sailboat craft list is for six-year-olds making one sailboat scene on heavyweight white drawing paper. It is a good fit for an art table where sponge printing comes before paper cutting and gluing.
How should I use "Sponge sailboat craft supplies for 6-year-olds"?
Cover the table with the plastic tablecloth. Give every child one sheet of heavyweight white drawing paper, then place blue and white washable tempera paint on paper plates. Use clean kitchen sponges for the water or sky printing. While the paint dries, children can cut brown construction paper and colored cardstock sheets, add a jumbo craft stick, and fini…
What should I skip or avoid with "Sponge sailboat craft supplies for 6-year-olds"?
Do not use a sponge dripping with paint; too much blue or white tempera paint can soak the drawing paper. Keep clean kitchen sponges separate by paint color if possible. Wait for the printed surface to dry before attaching the brown construction paper and cardstock sail pieces.
What is on the "Sponge sailboat craft supplies for 6-year-olds" list?
You need heavyweight white drawing paper, blue and white washable tempera paint, clean kitchen sponges, paper plates, brown construction paper, colored cardstock sheets, jumbo craft sticks, washable glue sticks, child-safe scissors, washable markers, and a plastic tablecloth. Cross off supplies already on hand.
What should I do when I am done?
Lay sailboat scenes flat rather than stacking them. Rinse the sponges and foam-free paint tools, discard used paper plates, and wipe the plastic tablecloth before putting it away.
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