Paste Paper (Art is all around us!)

Music Time “Color Wheel Greeting Game”: We danced around when the music played. When the music stopped, we found and stood on a laminated paper representing a color of the color wheel. The colored papers on the floor were arranged in a big circle. When standing in the circle, we greeted our friends in different ways (e.g., shake hands, high 5s, trading places with a friend).

Art Project “Paste Paper”: We worked with a partner and used pre-made paste (cooked cornstarch and water, see recipe below) to create paste paper together. First, we added some paint to the paste to dye the paste. Then, we applied the colored paste across the paper (heavier paper works better) with a brush and after applying the paste created patterns with different tools (e.g., chopsticks, forks, fingers).

Paste Recipe (to be prepared beforehand by an adult): Mix one cup of cornstarch in 1 cup cold water. Boil 7 cups of water in a large pan. After the water is boiling remove the pan from the stove and add the cornstarch mix. While combining the cornstarch mix with the hot water, mix it with an electric beater to prevent lumps from forming in the paste. Beat the paste for approximately  a minute to make sure all the starch is mixed. The consistency will be like heavy syrup. Store the paste in a container, covered with a lid. Let it cool overnight, water can be added as needed if the paste is to stiff.