1 tbsp. solid shortening
1 tsp. flour
Food coloring

In one section of a muffin tin, mix together shortening, flour and 1 drop of food coloring. Repeat step 1 with several colors in other sections of muffin tin. Use fingers to paint face.

Few things delight kids like face painting. On a rainy day inside, try painting them up and then turning on a tape of well-known children's songs that they can perform to. You'll find that face paint seems to encourage kids to ham it up and really express themselves!