Feet Painting
Materials to make your own paint:
2 tablespoons of cornflour
cold water
1 cup of boiling water
food colouring
A3 paper
large sheet of plastic or plastic tablecloth
What to do:
1. In a saucepan, blend cornflour with a little cold water and mix to a smooth paste.
2. Add the boiling water and stir over a low heat until the mixture thickens. Add your choice of food colouring and mix thoroughly. Making your own paint means you don’t have to worry about baby’s delicate skin.
3. Cover an area with the sheet of plastic or a plastic tablecloth, and put some sheets of A3 paper down on top.
4. Let your child draw pictures on the A3 paper with their feet. Walking and crawling around the paper.
5. Encourage them to squish the paint between their toes but make sure there is a bucket of warm soapy water on hand for cleaning up.
Make your own paint for feet painting, it’s a fun alternative to finger painting. This is an activity that kids of all ages will love, plus it makes a great keepsake for parents and grandparents of baby’s tiny feet.
