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an activity for school-age:
Celebrating Earth Day through art.
before you begin:
Gather the following: rocks for painting, paint (acrylic), paint brushes, and paint palettes if desired.
activity goals:
Create a fun craft while learning about the Earth.
Celebrating Earth Day through art.
before you begin:
Gather the following: rocks for painting, paint (acrylic), paint brushes, and paint palettes if desired.
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 messages.
Decide on an Earth Day theme, such as globes, trees, animals, bugs, or messages.
step 2
Lightly sketch your design (optional) .
Lightly sketch your design (optional) .
step 3
Paint your background or base color and let dry.
Paint your background or base color and let dry.
step 4
Once dry, start adding details to your theme and let dry.
Once dry, start adding details to your theme and let dry.
step 5
If writing a message, add now and let dry.
If writing a message, add now and let dry.
step 6
Display the painted rocks in gardens, parks, or around your school to spread Earth Day awareness.
Display the painted rocks in gardens, parks, or around your school to spread Earth Day awareness.