Do I even have to say anything else!?!
Well, lest you think that pudding paint, or finger painting of any kind, is only for toddlers, think again!
Finger painting is a sensory experience that is crucial for scientific discoveries at a young age, it helps to develop small motor skills, can help children to regulate difficult emotions, and can be a creative outlet for thoughts and ideas at any age.
Depending on the age of your children, you can adapt finger painting activities to include literacy exploration {writing letters, names, spelling words}, science {why does the pudding need milk instead water or juice?}, or even math {measuring milk is tricky business!}, just to name a few valuable reasons to get down and dirty with finger paints throughout childhood!
We made pudding according to the directions on the box and then used aluminum foil to paint on today. Other great options for a drawing medium are wax paper, a baking tray, or heavy cardstock {the pudding will soak through regular paper pretty quickly}.
Have a blast! This project is fun and YUMMY!
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