Such anticipation for their change at painting! It was so neat to see a line begin to form and the oohs and aaahs while they watched their friends paint on the panel. Then I would clean up the plexiglass for the next child to start anew. We would repeat this same thing two or three times. Then I laid a white sheet of paper on top of their design and we created a print from the pattern they made. Once each child had painted for quite awhile on the light panel I then asked them if they could create lines, circles, squiggles, or a pattern of some kind in their paint. Almost each child would exclaim in the middle of the activity, “I’m making PINK or I’m making PURPLE” It is so fun to watch these experiences unfold, and to revisit some concepts we discussed in the beginning of the year like colors and color mixing. Toys looks different with light beneath them, colors are more vivid, and we can discover details in nature. The glow of the light table adds a whole new element. These marks were made more apparent because of the light panel shining through!Īs each child started to paint they began to realize that they were changing the color. Sensory Input Ive written about the importance of sensory play. Each child seemed to take their time, have more deliberate mixing techniques, and use their fingers in different ways to create lines, circles, and curves in their painting. They chose the color combinations they preferred, and got straight to mixing their paints on the panel!Ĭhildren love to finger paint, and usually can spend long periods of time doing just that! But, when I added the light table to the finger painting experience they really went to town. I gave each child a few large scoops of finger paint. I laid a piece of plexiglass overtop of the light panel, and then protected the wooden edges with Saran Wrap (just in case!). I was excited to try some new activities with it, since our light panel is rather small and not great for large art projects. Writing skills – names, words, letters, numbers and shapes.We had so much fun with this project last week I wanted to dedicate a whole post to it today! I purchased this amazing and large light panel from another preschool over Christmas break.Spatial awareness – experimenting with shape and space.Fine Motor Development and pre-writing skills.I replayed the video to her and she just loved watching herself. This was the very first time my daughter wrote her name and it was so much fun! We recorded it on video too which encouraged her to write it again and again. You will need a light table, transparent tokens, white board marker and a cloth to wipe. Draw lines with the white board marker and divide the light table into four sections.This activity can be repeated with shapes, numbers, letters, words and pictures.
It had to be pink! Let’s Play Some ideas: We changed the gem stones to transparent tokens and she found every pink token in the box and placed it over the lines/letters in her name. Placing gem stones onto the lines was so motivating and fun that we then wrote her name with the white board marker. My daughter has been learning to read and recognise the letters in her name and this felt like a natural progression to continue the learning.
I strongly recommend testing before using. Our white board marker rubbed off easily but other white board markers may not. We used a white board marker on our light table and tested it first to see if it would rub off easily and not damage the glass. You will need a light table, transparent gem stones, white board marker and cloth to wipe. Sort the colours and use one colour on each line.Make patterns with the different coloured gem stones along the lines.
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