This activity is designed to enhance concentration and challenge the upper body.

First, the child removes the brush from the water dispenser.

Second, the child takes the brush and begins to “water paint”. Gentle pressure is applied as the child strokes the brush up and down on the board. It is expected that the child use the proper technique for holding the brush in order to become familiar with future lessons in painting.

Third, as the water evaporates, it can no longer be visible to the eye. The child may then choose to apply more water or begin the clean up process.

Finally the child retrieves a bucket ( a sponge) from the cleaning shelf. With the sponge the child begins to dry the water board.

Each child is free to water paint whenever they wish and until the need for movement is met. This is an open ended activity which encourages creativity as well as upper body muscular movement.