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Give them each a sheet of newspaper and direct them in the following drawing:
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I used a black oil crayon to do the drawing and then mixed up some food colouring with water for the paint. I find that the food colouring mixture works better on newsprint and gives a lovely smooth and vibrant result.
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Once dry, I trimmed the edges and it is ready for display!
Here are some more activities for Earth Day: