3.3y–5y12 minArtQuiet timeFamily time
Two-Media Magic
A short art experiment where your child combines two familiar media (e.g., crayon + paint; collage + pen) and notices how the effect changes (texture, shine, contrast, colour strength).
What you'll need
Essentials
- paper or card (1–2 sheets)
- wax crayons (or oil pastels)
- water-based paint + brush (or a damp sponge) + a little water
- glue
- a few collage bits (tissue/foil/scrap fabric or packaging)
Nice to have
- felt-tip pen (for details on top)
- chalk + a small spray bottle of water (optional outdoor variant)
- a wipe/cloth for quick clean-up
Movement level: false
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUnderstands that different media can be combined to create new effects.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 1, 2, 3
- MilestoneExperiments to create different textures.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCompares object propertiesMind· 2.8y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneDeveloping preferences for forms of expression.Heart· 2.5y–4.2y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneUses simple tools and techniques competently and appropriately.Body· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneEarly Learning Goal Children are confident to try new activities, and say why they like some activities more than others. They are confident to speak in a familiar group, will talk about their ideas, and will choose the resources they need for their chosen activities. They say when they do or don’t need help.Heart· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· core· Step 4
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE) — construct-derived activity authored from enriched DM2012 construct