Paint|Mr. Mark's Classroom

Framed Footprints Mother’s Day Craft

by Mark Jones | Apr 26, 2022 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Parent/Family, Preschool | 0 comments

Gather: Craft sticks Glue Crayons or markers Cardstock paint A willing kiddo to help make the craft! Instructions: Let the kiddo color the craft sticks. Using the decorated craft sticks make a...

Mirror Image String Art

by Mark Jones | Feb 22, 2022 | Children, Featured, Preschool | 0 comments

Supplies: Sealable sandwich bag Paint (two or three colors) String 11-by-17-inch heavyweight paper Weight Prepare: Cut the string into one-yard lengths. Fold the paper in half. Place the string into the sealable bag, leaving about one-inch of...

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...