Rock Painting

Rock painting is a fun and creative activity.  Later in the season when constructing your garden, it can generate a sense of ownership and pride.

Materials:
 

• Rocks; fist-size

• Acrylic paint

• Muffin tin for paints

• Paint brushes

• Wash bin filled with water and a towel

• Cups of water for rinsing paint brushes

• Rags for wiping up paint brushes when needed

Rock Painting Instructions:

1.  Search for rocks and stones in your backyard.

2.  Wash your findings.

3.  Inside or outside paint your rock with acrylic hobby paint

4.  Place on a tarp to dry

5.  Add your name or motivational word with a paint marker, crayon, or ‘Sharpie’

Helpful Hints:

• Why not give your rocks personalities? Check out Aaron Zenz's article.
• Place rocks in your garden, or around the yard (safely) afterwards. This makes for additional fun, creating a scavenger hunt for the kids!