Paint|Mr. Mark's Classroom

Harvest Moon

by Mark Jones | Nov 2, 2020 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal | 0 comments

In the beginning God created . . . Genesis 1:1 Supplies: Large Wooden Circles Gesso Water-based Markers—lighter (warm) colors Small Spray Bottle of Water Paint Brush Coarse Sea Salt Large Clothes Pin Quick Drying Craft Glue Paper Towels Instructions: Use a brush to...

Spinner Art

by Mark Jones | Oct 19, 2020 | Children, Featured, Preschool | 0 comments

One way that preschoolers learn is through curiosity. Salad spinners are great for a curious art project. I hope your preschool department has a salad spinner but if not, just bring one from home. It will wash! Supplies: Salad spinnerSmall dessert...

Painting Apple Trees

by Mark Jones | Sep 7, 2020 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Preschool | 0 comments

Fall is a time for picking apples and enjoying apple treats. I even remember my kids learning about Johnny Appleseed. I would advise to steer clear of the Adam & Eve story about disobeying God since the Bible mentions the fruit from the tree of knowledge of...

Let’s Paint!

by Mark Jones | Mar 23, 2020 | Children, Featured, Preschool, Resources, Teacher Helps | 0 comments

Supplies: Large plastic lid (about 6 inch diameter)7-10 small plastic lids (about 1 inch diameter)Glue gunCraft knifePool noodlePlastic shoe box Instructions: Use the glue gun to affix the small lids to the larger lid to make an artist’s pallet. Cut a hole for...

Potato Stamp

by Mark Jones | Mar 2, 2020 | Children, Featured, Preschool | 0 comments

Supplies: PotatoCookie cutterKnifePaperPaintSponge brush Prepare: Slice the top off the potato. Press the cookie cutter into the potato. Use a knife to cut away about a ½ inch slice all around the cookie cutter. Remove the cookie cutter. ...