Art Group Day 4- Jackson Pollock Day

 We had our annual Jackson Pollock project today.  When I told the kids about Jackson Pollock and asked them what they thought about some of his paintings they said the painting looked "pretty naughty!"  Hilarious.  We have a few rule followers in the group who were pretty nervous about splattering paint and playing in it and then we have some kids (like Red Fish) who can't wait to dive in and rub it all over their legs.

 Since this is my third year of doing this, I have figured out a few things.  This project is best with young kids in a group of ten or so.  Washable tempura works great.  Cloth is best for the painting.  We used an old shower curtain this year that had a texture to it.  It was great because it was a little bit thicker than the sheet we used two years ago.  Sheets also work fine.

 After the paint the kids went throught he slip and slide and sprinklers to start the cleaning off process.  There were little footprints all over the yard.  Then they laid on the sidewalk and ate popsicles.

Next week the big kids will join us and art group should get crazy!

Colorations Simply Washable Tempera Paints 16 oz. - Set of 11 Classic Colors