How to make a Penguin Ink Blot Symmetry Craft

My 4 year old has been *obsessed with penguins since he was 1 yr old, so you can imagine how much he loved this penguin ink blot symmetry craft! This art project can be made with kids as young as toddlers while slightly older kids can get a mini lesson on symmetry. *This post uses referrals links which you can read more about here.

Penguin Ink Blot Symmetry Craft

This art project is also a fun math activity for preschoolers. It’s a great way to show what symmetry means in a hands-on way.

Supplies Needed:

• paint; orange and black
• white paper
• googly eyes
• marker; optional

1. Fold a piece of paper in half.

2. Add blobs of black paint on one half of the paper so it somewhat resembles the outline of a penguin.

3. Add a blob of orange paint in a straight line where the feet should go.

4. Fold the other side over on top of the paint & press down.

5. Have child rub the piece of paper.

6. Open it up and it should look like a penguin! Please ignore the 2 black spots, the paint dripped by accident….haha!

7. Add googly eyes and a beak.

8. Optional: Write the word penguin on it. I had my son do this for writing practice.

*This Penguin Ink Block Symmetry Painting post was originally published on  1/24/12 and updated on 1/11/18.

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Amanda

Artsy Momma

Amanda is an ‘artsy momma’ to 2 kids who love making crafts just as much as she does. Follow their creative journey over on the blog titled Artsy Momma. Besides crafts, they share fun food ideas, hands-on learning activities, mommy DIY, + lots more! If you love handprint art, head over to their Fun Handprint Art blog where you will find hundreds of their projects all made with little hands and feet.