Toddlers love art and exploration. But how do you know which art activities are toddler friendly? You don’t want anything that is going to be too complicated or frustrating for your toddler. These Painting Activities for Toddlers are designed to be simple enough to engage little hands (and sometimes feet!) while allowing kids to explore their…
Fall Tree Craft for Toddlers
If you have a toddler at home you know that even though they are little, they love to play and create. When my little ones were toddlers we did lots of fun crafts such as Making Straw Jewelry. This Fall Tree Craft for Toddlers that my kids made when they were younger was inspired by…
Stomp Painting
Today we have Morgan from Tot Treasures sharing a great idea for getting out some of your kid’s energy and creating some fun art. Art is an essential part of child development, we know this. However sometimes you need to mix art with the great outdoors and some physical activity, am I right?! Stomp Painting This…
Playing with Paint Activities
There are lots of fun ways for kids to paint. They can experiment with tempera paint, watercolors, and painting with hands and feet. My kids love playing with paint and creating art. If your kids are similar, you will want to try out some of these Playing with Paint Activities. If you are looking for…
Painting with Rubber Band Paintbrushes
My kids love to paint and I am always trying to come with new and creative ways for them to explore with paint. I thought it would be fun to make our own paintbrushes using something you probably already have at home. You’ll be surprised how easy these paintbrushes are to make, and how much…
Dripping Salt Painting
If you are looking for a simple art activity to do with the kids, this Dripping Salt Painting is perfect. We had some unexpected results with this dripping salt painting which I think turned out pretty cool. Judge for yourself. When you are done be sure to check out our Drip Watercolor Painting which is just…
Shape Paintings Made with Mega Bloks
We love making messes here. You may have figured that out by the name of the blog. One way we love to make a mess is by using paint. Ever since my kids were very little, we have been painting with toys and objects we have found around the house. Shape Paintings Made with…
Painting with Circles
I love sharing kids activities that don’t take a long time to set up and can incorporate items you already have at home. For this fun Painting with Circles art activity, you’ll use disposable cups to create bold artwork. This would be a great art project to do with a shape study. You can also check…
Homemade Finger Paint
My kids were asking to finger paint today. Problem was, we were out of finger paint. But I recalled an activity I did when the kids were smaller where we made our own finger paint using cornstarch and sugar. It worked perfectly! The kids had a blast and I didn’t have to spend money on finger…
Winter Shaving Cream Paint
It was a cold, gloomy day here and I thought that called for some winter art. Since my kids love puffy paint, we decided to make some using some items we already had at home. This Winter Shaving Cream Paint feels and smells great when dry. Kids can use brushes or their hands to have a…
