Skill· 13mo–15mo· 2 min
Painting on Foil
This helps learn to rip and wrinkle materials. Explore foil and paint for sensory play and creativity. Give your child a piece of foil paper and let them explore it by wrinkling or ripping it freely. Provide washable paint on a plate and a new pie
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
You'll need foil, washable paint. This helps learn to rip and wrinkle materials.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneExplores objects by linking together different approaches: shaking, hitting, looking, feeling, tasting, mouthing, pulling, turning and poking.Body· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneHas a strong exploratory impulse.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneScribbles or makes marksBody· 12mo–22mo· core
- MilestoneUnderstands simple spoken instructionsMind· 14mo–18mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneFollows unsupported spoken requestsMind· 12mo–15mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneWatches and imitates other childrenHeart· 12mo–20mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneShows interest in peer playHeart· 14mo–2y· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon