Comments on: Salt, Glue and Watercolour Writing Activity for Preschoolers

By: Jackie Currie

Jackie Currie — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:21:25 +0000

In reply to Marilee. That's great to know, Marilee! Thanks for sharing!

By: Marilee

Marilee — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:50:13 +0000

I used Epsom salt instead of table salt. It worked really well.

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 21:57:25 +0000

In reply to Susan. Hi Susan. Thanks for leaving your feedback. It made me realize that I should let people know that this art/science activity won't yield results that are permanent, or that can be displayed upright. I'm sorry if I led you to believe that they could be. I've edited the post now, so others won't think that they'll have a piece of art that they can frame or display on the fridge or a bulletin board. I hope, despite not being able to hang their art work up, you and your students found the activity fun and educational.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 18:18:00 +0000

I did this activity in my classroom, however, the salt crumbled and came off at the end even when I let it dry overnight. I used the white glue, regular salt, and food colouring mixed with water. I made sure the students used tiny drops.

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 07:48:02 +0000

In reply to shantaelmercedes.

It’s late at night here, and my eyes are tired. At first I thought you said black PEPPER, and I was thinking “Wait… that won’t work.” Hahaha

By: shantaelmercedes

shantaelmercedes — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:14:35 +0000

What a great idea to incorporate letters and words into this project and I love the use of black paper as it would create a whole new effect! Thank you for sharing this 🙂

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 03:07:50 +0000

In reply to Katie. It probably would, Katie.

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 21:11:09 +0000

Hoping to try this but can’t get my hands on card stock before when I want to try it by. Do you think the ‘slippery’ side of Bristol board can work???

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:50:22 +0000

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By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 13:09:04 +0000

In reply to Marcia Beckett. Oh wow! They're gorgeous, Marcia! What a great fall project! Thanks for sharing. :)

By: Marcia Beckett

Marcia Beckett — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 12:09:55 +0000

Thanks for sharing. I used this technique with my third graders! Check out what we did. http://www.artisbasic.com/2014/10/salt-watercolor-fall-leaves.html

By: gazi haber

gazi haber — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:56:22 +0000

The glue and salt doesn't have to dry first, Phyllis. Go right ahead and add the watercolours after covering the glue with salt..

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 12:33:48 +0000

In reply to Phyllis. The glue and salt doesn't have to dry first, Phyllis. Go right ahead and add the watercolours after covering the glue with salt.

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 18:12:44 +0000

I love this idea for name recognition. I have 20 children in my class. Any way to suggest how to do this activity easily with a large class? Do the Letters need to be dry in order them to absorb the watercolors?

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 22:20:20 +0000

In reply to Tara. I'm not really sure what to suggest, Tara. Any time we've done it the salt just absorbs the watercolours. Maybe the children are squeezing to much liquid for the salt to absorb? Just try a drop or two at a time?

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:12:39 +0000

My nursery children loved this but the watercolour kept rolling off and made an almighty mess..how do you get it so it just goes on the salt and absorbs in like the pic?

By: Mini

Mini — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 01:47:32 +0000

This is so great:))))

By: mrs mayank sharma

mrs mayank sharma — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 16:39:50 +0000

thanks aiot for inovative ideas. i did salt activity with my students they loved it.

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Thu, 29 May 2014 17:00:11 +0000

In reply to Heather. It might, Heather. I really don't know. You could try it. :)

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 29 May 2014 15:55:02 +0000

In reply to happyhooligans. Hi! I just saw this, as you posted it today! You said that the salt crumbles... Do you think that it would stay put if you sprayed a few coats of Modge Podge sealer over it? Or something similar?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 17:32:54 +0000

In reply to Bridget. Bobbins! You can call your mindees bobbins. Like for sewing.

By: Mars M.

Mars M. — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 03:22:07 +0000

Hi, Jackie! I’m so thrilled to have found your site! And this activity–I must try this soon! Thank you!

Mars M.
http://www.montessoriinmars.blogspot.com

By: JayNine

JayNine — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 19:24:21 +0000

excellent for name/letter recognition! I know my 4 year old will love this too as she will demand trying the glue tracing herself! thank you ;D

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 19:59:47 +0000

Love, Love this!! I’m definitely going to do this with my girls next week! I know they are going to love it 🙂 Thanks for sharing at the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop! You were featured as one of my favorites this week :0)

By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 02:37:10 +0000

I like that this project can be completed with items that anyone will have around the house At first I thought “Oh what a mess!” But you are one step ahead of me with the baking pan.

Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!

By: Mary Catherine

Mary Catherine — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 01:55:37 +0000

Love, love, love! Art AND literacy = YES, PLEASE! We’ll be trying this out in preschool sometime in the next month. I’m featuring this at Share It Saturday this weekend.

By: Eva Lewis (The Mulititasking Mummy)

Eva Lewis (The Mulititasking Mummy) — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 03:38:46 +0000

That’s a pretty cool activity, pinned! Thanks for linking up to Mummy Mondays.

By: Capri + 3--Theresa

Capri + 3--Theresa — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 01:16:19 +0000

I love your project idea. Our little ones would love it as they are learning their letters and love art. Thank you for sharing on Artsy Play Wednesday. I always look forward to reading your posts. You have so many creative ideas.

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:19:46 +0000

In reply to Josephine. It sounds like it must be the consistency of your glue, Josephine. My glue stayed put when I drizzled it onto the paper, so if yours is running, it might be too thin. Perhaps a different brand would work? I should mention though that even if another glue worked, this isn't a project that you can really display other than laying it flat. The salt crumbles and falls off. It's more just a fun experiment/activity to try, but not a piece of art that's really functional.

By: Josephine

Josephine — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 03:54:49 +0000

Hi Jackie!
I just tried this out (I’m planning to use this to make a rainbow colored birthday sign for my girl) but my glue seems to spread out rather than stay nicely in shape like yours. And it gets worse after I drop the coloring on. Would you know why and how to solve this?

I love your ideas, by the way!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:07:06 +0000

Wow! I had no idea the salt would absorb the color like that. Fantastic! Thanks for sharing. Jamie Play to Learn Preschool

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 06:29:24 +0000

I love this idea! It is going to be raining all day tomorrow, so I think we will be doing this.
Thanks for sharing,
Kelly

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 15:03:03 +0000

Great ideas and love your page! Will be trying this one next week with my gang!
Thanks for the art inspiration 🙂

By: JDaniel4's Mom

JDaniel4's Mom — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 11:35:27 +0000

What fun! Kids will love creating letters this way!

By: Bridget

Bridget — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 09:05:47 +0000

brilliant idea, going to try this next week with my mindees (need to think of a cute name for them…Groovy Gang!) thank you for what you do…and keep warm over there.

By: kewkew

kewkew — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 01:08:00 +0000

What a wonderfully fun idea!

By: Katie @ Preschool Inspirations

Katie @ Preschool Inspirations — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:58:12 +0000

This is so awesome, Jackie!!! I can’t wait to try it out :).

By: Michelle Gibson

Michelle Gibson — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:41:10 +0000

Oooooooh! The sneak peak had me curious! Fabulous! Worth the wait for sure!

By: amber whitehead

amber whitehead — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:39:31 +0000

we’ve done our names in salt before you guys made it look so fun we’re definitely going to have to do this again.

By: triciaslittleblessings

triciaslittleblessings — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:24:53 +0000

I did this with my little buddies today. I think we will be doing this again . My little three year old buddy had really good control .This was our first time doing it as well. I love your pictures .