 Open Ended Art Easter Egg PrintingPlastic eggs and open-ended art...sounds like a fun opportunity for a preschooler to explore. Preschoolers love using non-art materials to explore, it allows them to think outside of the box and understand that art can be made from so many different things. This open-ended Easter egg printing activity is an excellent way to use those plastic eggs with paint for a chance to explore. Pre-K Printables Club Members Materials This fun activity is one of 200 hands on preschool activities featured in our Pre-K Play Ideas eBook! Purchase our eBook to have all of these activity pages at your fingertips. For this project you will need the following supplies:
Preschool Learning Objectives:
Set Up the Art Area Start by setting up a designated art space with plastic eggs, washable tempera paint, paper plates or trays for paint, and paper or cardstock for printing. Make sure the area is easy to clean, as painting can get a little messy!  Demonstrate the Technique Show the children how to carefully open the plastic eggs and dip them into the paint, ensuring the egg is evenly coated with a thick layer of paint.  Printing with the Eggs Encourage children to press the painted eggs onto the paper, making prints that will create interesting patterns. Now the kids are ready to take over! They can stamp, twist, and drag,to make their own unique pieces of art. To extend this activity you can be intentional about the color choices you choose for both the paint and your eggs so you can have preschoolers work on matching the egg to the paint.  Let the Prints Dry Once the prints are made, set them aside to dry completely. While the prints are drying, you can add an extra layer of fun by offering optional decorating materials like glitter, pom poms, or sequins. Discuss and Compare Prints After the prints are dry, gather the children together to discuss and compare their prints. This is a great opportunity to encourage language development and communication skills as they talk about their designs and the techniques they used. Display the Artwork Once all the prints are dry, display them in the classroom for everyone to admire. You can also send them home with the children as a creative keepsake for parents to enjoy!  Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
Process art activities such as this one are important in helping preschoolers become confident in their own abilities as there are no expected outcomes! Buy the eBook!Save time planning your hands on preschool activities! Find detailed directions for this activity + 199 more in our Pre-K Play Ideas eBook! Print each activity page, or access them digitally!  You Might Like
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