Ingredients:

Mud

Powdered tempura paint (or liquid watercolors/food coloring)

Dish soap

Water

 

Directions:

1.      Set out various containers – each will house a different colored mud paint.

2.     Add a large scoop of mud to each container.

3.     Sprinkle powdered tempura paint (or liquid watercolors) over the scoop of mud.

4.     Add a small amount of water and a squirt of dish soap to your container.

5.     Mix thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed amongst the mud.

6.     Set out spoons, paintbrushes and other various art tools for children to create with.