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paint for the planet: earth day ornaments

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an activity for school-age:
Celebrating Earth Day through art.
before you begin:
Gather the following: Colorations Decorate Your Own Ceramic Ornaments, paint, paint brushes, and paint pallets.
activity goals:
Create a fun craft while learning about the Earth.
Celebrating Earth Day through art.
before you begin:
Gather the following: Colorations Decorate Your Own Ceramic Ornaments, paint, paint brushes, and paint pallets.
activity goals:
Create a fun craft while learning about the Earth.
step 1
Decide on an Earth Day theme, such as globes, trees, animals, bugs, or meaningful messages.
Decide on an Earth Day theme, such as globes, trees, animals, bugs, or meaningful messages.
step 2
Lightly sketch your design (optional) .
Lightly sketch your design (optional) .
step 3
Apply your base layer of paint and let dry.
Apply your base layer of paint and let dry.
step 4
Add your details letting each layer of paint dry.
Add your details letting each layer of paint dry.
step 5
When completely dry, put twine through hole in ornament and tie at desired length.
When completely dry, put twine through hole in ornament and tie at desired length.
step 6
Hang your ornaments in the classroom, home, or community space to celebrate Earth Day.
Hang your ornaments in the classroom, home, or community space to celebrate Earth Day.