There are plenty of other ways they can explore making marks with their fingers – why not try some of these...
What to try
- Sand – use fingers to draw into wet or dry sand.
- Mud – draw in a patch of mud with a finger (or a stick if your toddler isn't keen on getting muddy!). Make sure you have wipes or water to clean up with afterwards.
- Shaving foam on bath tiles.
- Condensation of a window or mirror.
- A bit of spilt dinner or drink – messy but so full of potential for delicious artwork!