There’s nothing quite like the texture of cotton balls mixed with glue and food coloring! I found myself experiencing this slimy, gooey texture when preparing to write the process art unit in the February/March issue of The Mailbox®, preschool edition. (Look below for the actual idea!) Testing the projects helps me write up the final idea—plus, as you can see, it’s a lot of messy fun! My office is currently messy, so I’m sure the paint splatters and piles of sensory goop just blend in.

Talk to me about art in your classroom. What is your favorite art project to do with your youngsters? How messy do you get with your art projects? Do you use strictly process art in your classroom or do you have students make craft-oriented projects as well? (Often teachers, centers, and schools have strong feelings toward one or the other.) I look forward to hearing your comments, ideas, and thoughts!

Your messy but enthusiastic blog cohost,

Kim Murphy

Cotton Ball Colors

Here’s a unique three-dimensional art exploration! Have each child tear cotton balls into small pieces and place them in a disposable bowl. Next, help her mix white glue and food coloring with the cotton. Prompt her to place the mixture on a sheet of construction paper and then mold and spread it as desired. Then allow the project to dry. (From the February/March 2009 Mailbox magazine, preschool edition)

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  1. 26 Jan 2009 at 11:39 am # 1.  Ruth Cian

    Hi, This looks like fun, but I have found over the years that the preschoolers I have do not like to touch anything that is messy. They don’t even like finger painting. If they get a drop of glue on their fingers they feel like they have to go wash right away. But, I think that it is neat!

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