Today the children used some of the potatoes we had grown to make pictures printing with paint. They also used some old apples to make different patterns and shapes.
First we cut the apples in half using our safe knives. Even our younger children were very careful and sensible using the knives and displayed great cutting skills. This helps develop their fine motor skills. Controlling the knife will help prepare them to master other skills like holding a pencil.
The children then used the chopped fruit and veg to create lovely pictures. They chose paint colours and got printing. Some children made different patterns using both shape and colour!
“I’ve made a colour rocket with apple and potato!”
“The apple print looks like a love heart! I love hearts!”
We had great fun in the garden with this activity and created lots of lovely art work too!
