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Everyone needs a pet to look after... a pet rock is the ideal friend! They don’t need to be fed, you never have to clean up after them and you can carry them around in your pocket.
How can you make sure that you are not making a mess while painting your rock?
Do
Wash and dry your rock.
Paint and decorate your pet rock your favouritecolours.
Glue on eyes and draw a smiley face.
Give your pet rock a name. Not it’s time to show the world your new friend!
Review
What was your favourite part of this activity?
What was the most challenging part of creating your rock friend?
Materials
Rock
Acrylic paint (variety of colours)
White glue
Googly eyes
Sharpie markers
Keep it Simple
If painting a rock isn’t your style, draw your dream pet! Don’t forget to create some care instructions so you know how to take care of your pet!
Take it Further
Don’t just paint a rock – create a perfect pet! Use paint or other decorations to make your rock look like a real creature. You could make it look like an actual pet, like a dog or rabbit, or you could create something amazing like a whale, unicorn or dragon!
