As many of you know, I am a big supporter of sensory play for little ones. A friend of mine did some cute little paintings with her bubba which inspired me to paint with Lilly too! I headed to the $2 shop and grabbed some bright, non-toxic paint (just in case) and some canvases. When we got home, I put an old sheet on the floor and dabbed some paint onto the canvas. Next I wrapped some cling wrap around it and popped Lilly down for some painting fun. She loved smooshing the paint with her feet and her fingers, but I think Mumma had more fun! This is a great little craft activity and the resulting canvas is now sitting proudly in her Learning Nook.
Finger painting for toddlers is so enriching developmentally. Here are some finger painting ideas for 1 & 2 year olds to engage and entertain
Tips on how to prep furniture for painting when using any type of paint - all-in-one paint, chalk paint, milk paint, alkyd paint or acrylic paint.
Mark Maggiori is a French painter who paints modern cowboys in the nostalgic American West. Maggiori’s approach is realistic and academically tuned. Maggiori is
Does the idea of painting with your toddler sound terrifying? Then you'll love this beautiful no-mess smush painting project!
I'm trying to get those creative juices flowing early - not sure if I'm helping or deterring, but I certainly have fun! As I discovered in our art session this evening, she is not yet as enthusiastic about painting as her mommy, but we made it work. Most is hers, but I did my part to make sure the tape effect turned out as I had imagined. This project required: a 2-pack of 11x14 canvas tape (Andy used to do auto pinstriping so I chose a thickness from his stash) gesso crayola paints sponge brushes Note, my inspiration. First, I laid out the tape between the two canvases and applied gesso along the tape lines. This prevents color from going under the tape. Next, I cut the tape connecting the two canvases, then applied blue painters tape around the outside, both to provide a border for the paint and to hold the tape in place. Then, I let her loose with sponge and regular brushes... The final product looks a bit chaotic (as mentioned before, I did fill in the blank spots - I'd ask her what color should go where once she had lost interest in doing it herself) Once the tape is removed, the final masterpiece is revealed! I true work of art for the boring playroom walls! Another recent project - painting snowflake ornaments for the Grandmas... And an ornament for our tree as well!
Keeping a baby entertained all day can be challenging! Try these engaging activities for 10 months olds, to keep them busy and support development
Today, we’re going to explore Scandinavia’s old town houses. Their charm comes from the mix of old and new, the bright colors that light up the streets, and the cozy, welcoming look they create. We’ve traveled quite a bit in Scandinavia and these are some of the best old town houses we’ve found! Space-Efficient House […]
Self portraits for 3-5 year olds
Need a fun and easy toddler activity. Ice Painting activity for toddlers is great for a sensory activity that will keep your toddler or preschooler busy!
Got a bored toddler at home? From easy indoor and outdoor activities, to sensory, montessori and fun learning activities, these are the best activities for 18 month olds at home.
My PreK students were learning about the different types of shapes. To introduce circles, we read The Dot by Peter Reynolds. Students then used their cutting skills to trim multi-colored squares in…
I have had so much fun writing my baby play series for you all. This month I’m sharing some of our favourite simple play ideas for Audrey’s 11 month! Please do remember that you don’t need to be constantly entertaining your little ones. They are so capable of creating their own play but don’t expect […]
Encourage learning and inspire imagination with these easy activities for 14-month olds. Choose from a great list of simple activities.
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This is SO easy, SO fun, SO fast and the results are always great! All you need is paper, paint and some old business/credit cards (or cardboard offcuts around that size). Josie and I had a bit of …
Self portraits for 3-5 year olds
Here’s a classic process art project for kids– painting with Q-tips (cotton swabs) and watercolor paint. This art activity is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and on up! Follow our Art for Kids Pinterest board! My preschooler’s favorite art activities are always those that use unique materials for creating. (He loved painting with pipettes on felt …
Try this easy folded paper painting process art project. Kids of all ages will love making a fun squish painting!
Keeping a baby entertained all day can be challenging! Try these engaging activities for 10 months olds, to keep them busy and support development
What stands between an old house and new paint? Many tenacious coats of the old stuff. But you can get it off with these tools and techniques.
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