Creative Expressions - Caterpillar Pictures

This summer, we are taking some time to create.  We checked out a few art books from our library at the beginning of our summer break.  Among them was 1, 2, 3, I Can Make Prints! by Irene Luxbacher.  We have enjoyed these easy to do projects, especially because we already had all the supplies on hand.  Our youngest two made their own caterpillars following the directions in the book. We only altered one step. 

By using a cotton swab, instead of a finger, the children dotted small circles at the end of the caterpillar's legs. The cotton swab allowed for a more uniform appearance, but still fell within the printing theme of the project.

The final results?
My nine year old daughter's picture...

My five year old son's picture...

Both children completed their projects on their entirely on their own. I really like how you can see a bit of their personalities and preferences in each one, despite it being the same project.