While painting, children practice fine motor skills, color recognition, and self-expression.
Around six months of age, infants will often show an interest in creative activities. Since very young children primarily explore with their mouths, it is extremely important to provide opportunities for learning with supplies that are safe if explored in this manner. Making a taste-safe finger paint provides even the youngest artist the opportunity for creative expression.
Follow the instructions on this printable recipe to make a Taste-Safe Finger Paint your child will enjoy painting with today!

Easy DIY Taste-Safe Finger Paint
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Gel food coloring 

Directions

  • Divide the sweetened condensed milk into several small bowls (one bowl per color) 
  • Add the food coloring to each bowl and stir to mix.  Add more color as needed to obtain the desired color. 
  • Use with fingers or paintbrushes

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About the Author
Susan Brunk, M.A.
Susan Brunk has a Masters Degree in Education. She taught children in both public and private elementary and early childhood settings for more than ten years before she made the transition to educating teachers. Since beginning her journey with Stepping Stone School over five years ago, Susan has written several portions of our Platinum Learning for Life™ curriculum and has created valuable teacher education modules to improve the standard of education within our company. Through her years of teaching experience, research, and raising four children of her own, Susan has obtained a valuable understanding of developmentally appropriate practice which is demonstrated through her interactions with teachers and children alike.