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This weeks virtual book club is all about the night. We did a super easy activity and discovered our name while adding a bit of painting.
As always check the bottom of this post for more themed ideas for the night. This weeks featured book is Time for Bed.
This activity uses the process of crayon resist art.
Items you will need:
- White wax crayon
- Sheet of white paper
- Black water paint
Draw on the white paper with your white wax crayon the images that you wish to show up.
I added a name, small stars and a crescent moon. These items are hard to see on the paper. I recommend drawing near a window so you can get better light to see what you have drawn.
Use your water paints in the color black to paint and reveal the name of the child! It is great fun discovering what is on the paper for the kids!
Related: Hidden Dinosaurs and Spiral Art
This activity is suited to toddlers as well as preschoolers! Crayon resist art is a ton of fun!
Looking for more night / book themed activities?
Join our Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids Facebook Group
You are invited to visit our Virtual Book Club for Kids cohosts sites for additional activity ideas all about the weeks theme. Featured below are many ideas for your preschooler ages 2-5.
MORE NIGHT THEMED ACTIVITIES
Alphabet Activities
Beginning Sounds Rhyming Night Puzzles by Rainy Day Mum
Discover My Name in the Night Sky – Powerful Mothering
Number Activities
Star Counting Activity – Inspiration Laboratories
Sensory Activities
Sleepy Time Sensory Playdough Big Owl Little Owl at Witty Hoots
Cooking Activities
Farm-Animal Bedtime Snacks that Toddlers & Preschoolers Can Make — Chickadee Lit
Science Activities
Surprising Animal Sleep Facts – Mama Smiles
Color Activities
How to Make a Star Garland – The Educators’ Spin On It
Pre-Writing Activities
Starlit Night in a Cup! A Fine-Motor Craft for Kids – To be a Kid Again
Puffy Paint Night Sky – Views From a Step Stool
Star Pre-Writing Activities for Preschoolers- Toddler Approved
Movement Activities
Bedtime Relaxation Stretches-Sugar Aunts
Night Time Glow In The Dark Bowling – Adventures of Adam
Colleen says
I love this idea! It would go along well with an outer space theme too!