Fishy Painting

• Plastic bag
• Paint of any color
• Thick paper
• Black Sharpie
• Scissors

Before getting your baby set up, this activity requires a little prep work. Get your white piece of paper and cut it into the shape of a fish. I just did an easy design and made a triangle tail and circle top. I cut out a little mouth, too. I used my black sharpie to draw an eye on each side of the paper, and then put it into a large ziplock bag with orange washable paint. 

I gave the bag to Layla and let her explore it first. She of course wanted to eat it, so with my hand over hers, I helped her spread the paint all around and squish and mash it. This helps her see how to play with it. And then I let her do more. 

Take it out of the bag to let dry otherwise it will stick. 

1. Sensory experience
2. Self expression in the arts
3. Fine motor skills
4. Give and take of conversations
5. Pretty piece of baby art!