I had my students make painted papers for one week’s assignment. Their task was to make 4 painted papers (two with swatches of color and two with line patterns.). Then, they are going to turn their painted papers into collages the next week. Here are the steps I gave them. We are fully remote here. Watercolor paints was something I put on their supply list.
As an alternative to collaging painted papers kids could try cutting and weaving strips as well. Works well into Indigenous Education components too, teaching weaving.