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July 14, 2015

Twisty CD Action Art

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My kids love to move and create which is why the new book Action Art by MaryAnn Kohl and Barbara Zabrowski has been on my radar since I first heard it was coming out!

I was lucky enough to be sent a copy to review and to say I’m in love is an understatement. We couldn’t wait to try the Twisty CD action art activity in the book and it was so much fun!

Twisty CD Action Art Activity for Kids! A fun and action packed art activity from the book Action Art by MaryAnn Kohl!

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Process art has so many benefits for kids and action-based process art takes it to a whole new (and awesome) level. Action ART is full of art activities that get kids tapping, smacking, rolling, spinning, blowing, exploding and more!

Twisty CD painting is simple to set up and will keep kids engaged for longer than you think!

How to Make Action Art Paintings with CDs!

Action Art

  • paint
  • squeeze bottles or spoons
  • old CDs
  • thick paper or posterboard

We used a combination of CDs and DVDs for this activity that we were ready to get rid of. I was able to wash them off with no damage to them, but I’d not recommend using a family favorite just in case!

Fun and Active Art Project for Kids!

Once your supplies are gathered it’s time for the fun! Add paint to a CD with either a squeeezy bottle or a spoon and twist it onto the paper.

Action Art for Kids! Make paintings with CDs!

Pick up the CD by the edges and observe the effect. The prints are all different which leads to natural exploration and learning.

There is so much STEAM learning going on with this one! Exploring how movement effects the colors and texture is not just fun, it’s hand-on learning at its very best.

Twisty CD Art! An action art project kids of all ages love!

Want to see the rest of the action art projects?

Order the book!
Action ART: HANDS-ON ACTIVE ART ADVENTURES (Bright Ideas for Learning (TM))

You will not be disappointed!

 

About Megan Sheakoski

Megan is the creator of Coffee Cups and Crayons, a blog full of simple fun and learning. She believes that kids’ activities don’t have to be complicated to be fun and that learning is better with play.

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Comments

  1. Jeanine says

    April 2, 2016 at 8:14 am

    WOAH! I HAVE to find this Book!! Thank you for sharing about it!

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    • Jeanine says

      April 2, 2016 at 8:20 am

      Done! Purchased kindle edition because I have no patience for shipping costs via Amazon lol! ? Thank you for bringing fun into our weekend! So excited to start getting activities ready WOAH! I have been looking for a way to get the kids doing art but up and moving–this is perfect! Thank you

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      • Megan Sheakoski says

        April 3, 2016 at 8:42 pm

        You will not be sorry!!!! Sooooooo many fun ideas!!!!!!

        Reply

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