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Group paper mural

A long roll of paper on the floor or wall where a group of preschoolers paint together on one big picture.

Group paper mural
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time40 minutes plus drying
Cost$6 to $15

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

  1. Step 1: Roll out the paper
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    Roll out the paper

    Roll the paper along a fence, wall or floor. Tape the corners down.

  2. Step 2: Pick a theme
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    Pick a theme

    Choose something loose, like under the sea or our town.

  3. Step 3: Set up stations
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    Set up stations

    Put a plate of paint and a few tools every 3 ft along the paper.

  4. Step 4: Paint together
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    Paint together

    Let everyone paint at once. Swap stations every few minutes.

  5. Step 5: Add handprints
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    Add handprints

    Finish with each child's handprint and name along the bottom.

  6. Step 6: Hang it
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    Hang it

    Let it dry flat, then tape it up for everyone to see.

Edie's tip

Outside is easiest for cleanup. A hose fixes everything.

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