Exploding Numbers
Learning numbers can be fun with this number stencils painting activity. You can also paint these colorfully exploding numbers onto gift boxes or pencil holders.

Safety Tips

  • Kids 8 years and younger should use child-safe scissors.
Exploding Numbers craft

Materials

  • Sketch paper
  • Construction paper
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Masking tape or scotch tape
  • Poster paint
  • Roller brushes or paint brushes

Steps

Step 1 Exploding Numbers 1. Draw and cut out numbers from construction paper.
Step 2 Exploding Numbers 2. Put tape on several areas at the back of each number.
Step 3 Exploding Numbers 3. Stick the numbers onto sketch paper.
Step 4 Exploding Numbers 4. Prepare different colors of paint on your palette. Do not mix too much water with your paint. We don't want the paint to be runny.
Step 5 Exploding Numbers 5. Paint around each number with outward strokes. You can use one or several colors on each number.
Step 6 Exploding Numbers 6. Young children can use a small roller brush as an easier alternative.
Step 7 Exploding Numbers 7. Once you're finished painting all the numbers, set the picture aside to dry.
Step 8 Exploding Numbers 8. Remove the numbers to reveal the "exploding" number silhouettes you've created!

More Ideas

New Years' Exploding Numbers This exploding numbers activity would be a great idea for a New Year's day theme.
Step 7 Exploding Numbers You can also paint these colorfully exploding numbers onto gift boxes or pencil holders.

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