Disappearing Sponge Art

Materials Needed:

• blackboard

• sponges (different shapes, textures, densities, and thickness)

• bucket of water

Directions:

• place sponges in water

• student to pick up and wring out the sponge with both hands

• press the sponge against the blackboard to leave a print

• can make design or copy one provided

Goal:

• awareness to sense of touch

• finger strengthening

• hand separation

• wrist extension if working on a vertical

Modifications:

• working on a vertical for wrist extension

• thicker density sponges provided for increased resistance when squeezing

• letter sponges can be used for spelling