Questions: Finger Painting

Question 1

What do you use to paint in finger painting?

• A. A paintbrush
• B. Your fingers and hands
• C. A sponge
• D. A pencil

Answer: (B)

In finger painting, you use your fingers and hands to spread the paint. That is what makes it so special and fun!

Question 2

What is one way to make marks in finger paint?

• A. Use a ruler to draw straight lines
• B. Use your fingertip to make dots and swirls
• C. Use scissors to cut the paint
• D. Use tape to hold the paint down

Answer: (B)

You can use your fingertip to make dots, swirls, lines, and all kinds of marks in the paint. You can also use your palm, knuckles, or fist!

Question 3

Finger painting is a real way to make art.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: True

Absolutely! Finger painting is used by real artists. Your hands can create amazing textures and patterns that are hard to make with a brush.

Question 4

You should keep your hands perfectly clean while finger painting.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

No! The whole point of finger painting is to get your hands into the paint. Getting messy is part of the fun. You wash your hands when you are done.

Question 5

How does finger paint feel on your hands? Describe it.

Model answer: Example: 'It feels cool and squishy and slippery. It slides around when I move my fingers.'

A good answer describes how the paint feels using words about texture and sensation, like squishy, smooth, wet, cold, or slippery.