7 Fun Painting Ideas for Kids
If you’re looking for new painting ideas for kids, here are seven that you may not have tried yet. Each involves little more than paint and paper, but
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Explore fun and easy painting ideas for kids, using different techniques and materials. Let them experiment, create, and enjoy the process of making art!
If you’re looking for new painting ideas for kids, here are seven that you may not have tried yet. Each involves little more than paint and paper, but
Collage a photograph and paint an imaginary world on plexiglass in this fun and creative mixed media art project for kids by Catalina Gutierrez of
This dot-to-dot art challenge for kids is a great way to build concentration and fine motor skills while creating a beautiful artwork. Updated March 2025
For a fun sensory experience for kids, try painting with branches! Simply dip a branch in paint and use it as your paintbrush. Updated February
Learn how to make puffy paint for kids that is actually puffy! This recipe is super easy to make and so much fun to create
This microwave puffy paint recipe combines art and science for kids. Made of 3 simple ingredients, this paint puffs up in the microwave. Updated November
Here’s how to make and use DIY salt puffy paint with kids. This is a favorite process art material and it’s fun for children of
Make your own homemade snow paint that stays puffy and snowy even after it’s dry. Use to paint all kinds of wintry scenes! Make winter
Puffy paint for kids is fun to make and play with. Here are five ways to make it for a sensory art experience and 3D
Tape resist painting is a fun technique for kids to create bold designs. Follow this easy tutorial and explore different variations to try! Updated October
Kids will create their own colorful paintings and learn about artist Sonia Delaunay, with her strong colors and geometric shapes. Updated October 2024 I love
Spin painting is a favorite kids’ art activity that can be done two ways: with a salad spinner or with a commercial spin painter. Your
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