Tracing and Painting with Poms
The idea of tracing and painting with poms opens the door to all kinds of different learning opportunities for kids.
In our homeschool, we have used this sensory experience in a variety of ways.
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If your child is learning to write their name, you can use this idea for that.
Simply write their name on a piece of paper or cardstock.
Then let them use a craft pom (clipped to a clothespin and dipped in paint) to trace their name.
You may have an older child who could use this activity to practice spelling words, vocabulary words, etc.
Here’s an example of it being used to practice spelling/writing the compound word: flashlight
Or maybe you’d like to use this idea as an art activity for your kids!
Pom Painting Supplies
For younger kids, you may feel more comfortable using washable finger paints like these by Crayola:
For older kids, you may feel more comfortable using other paints you have on hand at home.
Depending on the developmental stage of the child as well as the project you’re planning for them, you can consider some variety in the size of clothespins and size of poms you prepare for them.
(You may have noticed a bit of variety in the photos included in this post.)
This is such fantastic fine motor skills activity – the child can strengthen these skills while also exploring and creating with paint.
This painting idea can be especially fun during special seasons of the year – like Valentine’s Day:
or Christmas:
How might this idea fit into your homeschool or classroom environment?
Would the kids you teach enjoy doing this activity?
A Similar Idea: Writing in Salt
A pom clipped in to a clothespin can also be used for writing in salt!
We have also used this sensory idea in a variety of ways.
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