Squirt Gun Painting for Kids

Squirt Gun Process Art Painting

Squirt gun painting is what summer memories are made of. Kids fill water blasters with paint and spray it onto canvas. Fair warning: every time we do this, the kids end up spraying each other. It’s washable, so just wear play clothes, or white shirts for a little tie-dye. Ages 3 and up Time 30 … Read more

Exploring Color Theory with Q-Tip Painting

Q-Tip Painting "Mix It Up" Book Activity

Explore the book Mix It Up hands on with your young child through this simple Q-Tip Painting activity that encourages fine motor development, listening skills, and color theory exploration. Earlier this week we decided to try a new challenge for our family – make it to the library at least once a week. In the … Read more

Leaf Prints Process Art

Leaf Prints are a Fantastic Process Art Kids Activity!

Need a simple afternoon activity? Go on a leaf hunt, then turn your finds into leaf prints. Kids paint a leaf, press it onto paper and peel it back to reveal the print. Every print comes out different, so you can do it ten times and get ten unique masterpieces. It’s washable, messy fun. Ages … Read more

Ice Painting with Salt: Exploring Fusion

This simple activity of Salt Painting with Salt was an excellent activity for exploring fusion and why ice melts.

Spring is beginning to sneak up on us, which basically means you never know what the weather is going to be. I have lost track of how many times this year we have watched the snow melt to the point that the ground gets wet enough to soak your shoes only to wake up the … Read more