String Painting

Dip a string in paint, close the paper over it, pull – and open a picture nobody could have planned.

Time: 20 min
Age: 3–10 years
Energy: Calm
Where: At home

String painting is a surprise every time: the paint-soaked string slides between the two halves of a folded sheet and leaves feathery, mirror-image shapes like flowers, wings or flames. It’s an easy win for kids who worry about drawing “right,” and the guessing game afterward – “What do you see?” – stretches imagination and language.

The steps are in the app

Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

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