Umbrella and Rainboot Painting

Creating an umbrella and rainboot outline painting with tempera paints can be an engaging and therapeutic activity for individuals with dementia. It stimulates cognitive functions, enhances fine motor skills, and provides sensory engagement.

Materials: Collect tempera paints, brushes, watercolor paper or canvas, a palette for mixing colors, water cups, paper towels, and an outline template of an umbrella and rainboots. Cover the surface with newspaper or plastic tablecloth to protect it from paint. If you don’t have a pre-drawn outline, you can draw a simple outline of an umbrella and rainboots on the paper or canvas using a pencil. Explain how to use the tempera paints to fill in the outline. Allow the participant to choose their colors and paint the umbrella and rainboots, offering gentle guidance and encouragement as needed.

• Cognitive Stimulation: Painting helps stimulate memory, attention, and creativity.
• Fine Motor Skills: Handling brushes and mixing colors can enhance dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Sensory Engagement: The tactile experience of using brushes and the visual stimulation from the colors can be soothing and engaging.