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Playing with Paint Activities

September 22, 2017 By Vicky 1 Comment

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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 some unorthodox ways to play with paint, check out  Painting with Rubber Band Paintbrushes
Playing with Paint Activities - Lots of fun ideas for using paint and creating art with kids.


Playing with Paint Activities

Bubble Wrap Stomp Painting from Mess for Less – if you have some bubble wrap from a recent package, find out how you can use it in this gross motor painting activity. So much fun for kids!

Playing with Paint from Creative Connections for Kids – In this activity, kids can enjoy the process rather than focus on creating art. Kids can experiment with different textures and learn about color mixing as they play.

Dripping Salt Painting from Mess for Less – Dripping Salt Painting is an easy art activity to do with kids. You already have all the items you need at home.

No Mess Painting in a Bag from Still Playing School – Use a plastic bag and a paper plate to create some colorful and mess free art.

Painting with Feathers from Mess for Less – You don’t need a paint brush to create art with kids. Open up a bag of bag of feathers and experiment.

Erupting Baking Soda Paint Recipe from Learn Play Imagine – You already have everything you need to make this fun paint. Science and art combine in this activity.

Paint and Sand Sensory Play from Frog Snails and Puppy Dog Tails – Explore what happens when you combine paint with sand. Some messy fun awaits!

Puffy Paint from One Perfect Day – Did you know you can make your own puffy paint at home? Kids will be amazed at what happens to this paint when you place it in the microwave.

Neon Edible Finger Paints from I Heart Arts and Crafts – You can make these taste safe neon finger paints for babies and toddlers. Who says little ones can’t paint?

Homemade Bath Paints from Parenting Chaos – If your kids complain about taking a bath, they will change their tune after you make this fun bath paint. They won’t want to get out of the tub!

If you are looking for more fun activities for kids, check out Green Kid Crafts, an earth friendly monthly craft subscription box for kids that sparks creativity while teaching kids a respect and love for the environment. These boxes are themed and each month will be filled with fun projects and creative activities than can be enjoyed by kids from ages 3-10.

Since Green Kid Crafts is an earth friendly company, they use sustainable, safe materials in all of their products. They also give a portion from each sale to environmental non-profits. Learn more about a monthly subscription of fun!

If you liked these Playing with Paint Activities, you’ll love:

Painting with Circles

Painting with Golf Balls

 

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  1. Sapana V says

    September 24, 2017 at 11:59 am

    These are amazing activities. It will be fun to explore them with kids.

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Hi, I'm Vicky, founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for play and learning activities for kids, kid friendly food, parenting tips and general family fun, you will find it at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me or drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by!
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