Plaster Handprints
From: Early Skills Program By: Macmillian Publishing
- 2 parts plaster of paris
- 1 part water
- large mixing bowl and spoon
- 6 inch fluted paper plates, 3/4 inch deep, 1 person
- toothpicks
- paper clips
- Seasonal Items, dried flowers, flag, holly (optional)
- Mix together th Plaster of paris and water in a large bowl.
- Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour plaster into eacxh paper plate.
- Let plaster set for 12 to 15 minutes, until it is fairly firm.
- Assist each child in pressing one hand down into the plaster.
- Remove hand carfully.
- Press a small seasonal object near the thumb if desired.
- Wait 5 minutes.
- With a toothpick, have each child scratch thier name into the plaster.
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