Multisensory Materials - Puffy paint can be used as a multisensory teaching material for students with visual or tactile learning styles. It can be used for preschoolers and students in kindergarten or early elementary school. This recipe makes it easy for an adult to make a small batch of multisensory paint for home or a larger batch for classrooms.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Make Your Own Multisensory Materials - Puffy Paint - Takes About 15 Minutes
Here's How:
- Mix the flour, salt, water, and tempera powder together in a bowl.
- Stir until the mixture is thick and drips in thick, puffy drops from your spoon.
- Pour or spoon paint into squeeze bottles.
- Have students apply the puffy paint onto paper. When dry, the paint will remain puffy and will appear raised.
Tips:
- As students work, if the paint begins to separate in the bottles, shake the bottles to mix the paint again.
- You may refrigerate the puffy paint for storage for a few days. Check it for spoilage before using.
- As always, do not allow children to put puffy paints in their mouths or around their faces. Wash off hands promptly.
What You Need:
- For Each Color:
- 1 Cup of Flour
- 1 Cup of Salt
- 1 Cup of Water
- Powdered Tempra Paint - Amount varies based on desired color
- 1 Squeeze Bottle for Each Color
- Mixing Bowls and Spoons for Each Color
