Early literacy fun that families can enjoy together at home!
Put 4-5 tablespoons of finger paint or colored hair gel in a gallon-sized zippered bag and seal it securely. Tape the bag to a window or table and let your child to draw or trace shapes across the surface of the bag. This is an artful, non-messy way to encourage fine motor skills and print awareness.
If you and your child would like to be featured in a WNPL media post, please send a picture of you completing this activity to jhaydysch@wnpl.info. Be sure to include your names, date, and what you are doing. We would love to see your smiling faces!
Founded in 1973, the award-winning Warren-Newport Public Library serves a population of approximately 60,000 within a 55-square mile area. The library offers books, movies, and music in the collections and engaging programs for all ages. WNPL also provides many educational and entertaining online resources, including ebooks, eaudiobooks, streaming media and research databases.
