Car Splashing Through a Puddle
A round car drives through a puddle and splashes water in all directions.
A round cartoon car drives straight through a big puddle. Under the tyres and along the sides the water sprays upward in small drops and wavy splashes. The car has a chubby shape with a curved roof, a side window, round headlights and two wheels standing in the water. All around the car the puddle forms a wide, curved sheet of water.
What can you see?
The cheerful car is in the centre, with many little water drops and splashes dancing around it. These drops are the only finer spots; the rest is made of large, soft areas.
Ideas for colouring
- The car in a strong colour like red, green or orange
- Water and splashes in different shades of blue
- Leave the headlights and the window light
Who is it for?
The mix of a big car and many small drops suits children from around five years old. Colouring the splashes lets the hand practise small, steady movements.
How many water drops can you spot around the car?
A little water knowledge
After rain, water gathers in flat spots and forms a puddle. When a wheel rolls through it, it pushes the water aside so that it sprays upward and breaks into many small drops. Each drop is a tiny ball of water that briefly hangs in the air. This is the movement the picture shows around the car.
How you can use it
The motif fits well in kindergarten, at school or for a quiet afternoon at home. It can be coloured alone or together. Wax crayons or thick coloured pencils work well for the soft, large areas, while the small drops can be picked out with fine felt-tip pens.
Step by step to a colour plan
- First colour the car in a strong main colour.
- Then fill the puddle with a calm shade of blue.
- Finally keep the drops lighter so they stand out.
