White paper to paint on Different colors of finger paint wax paper newspaper to lay down underneath you as you work. Â Drop spoonfuls of fingerpaint on white paper (less is definitely more my friends!) To work on color change, make sure the two colors are primary. Cover the paper and paint with wax paper. […]
Involve your new walker — and the rest of the family — in this art project. Old sheet washable paint disposable foil baking tin, large enough to stand in  Lay an old sheet out on the grass or sidewalk. Pour paint into a foil baking tin. Help your toddler step into the paint barefoot […]
Here is something you can do with paint samples that you can pick up (free) at any hardware store. (They also have Mickey Mouse cards at Home Depo. that are really cute :)) Â Â Cut the cards up if there are multiple colors on one card. Â Get at least 2 cards of each color. […]
This project is a sure fire winner with kids, and a perfect companion craft to Eric Carle’s The Hungry Caterpillar. This craft is so easy and has a lot of reward for very little effort! Be sure to grab these essentials before you begin: Â Â Construction paper in various colors Glue Stick (or other […]
Today is a little preschool activity that involves early counting. Â Cut up several pieces of cardstock (according to the size of your pieces) and number them 1-6 (or 1-10 or 1-20). Lay them out in a grid pattern. Gather the pieces you will use from around the house. It is preferable that your pieces […]
See what flows from your toddler’s imagination with this colorful, book-inspired activity.  What you need: • Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson • Drawing paper • Chunky purple crayon • Finger paint Cuddle up with your child and the classic story, Harold and the Purple Crayon. Reread the story several times to familiarize her with the […]
 Used Water Bottle Water Glitter/Tinsel/Mylar Confetti Small Object (able to fit through top of water bottle) Glue Gun/Sealant for Top of bottle  Have your child fill an empty used water bottle with assorted glitter/ tinsel/ Mylar confetti. Have them use their fingers to fill the bottle (or spooning it in works too)- this […]
 Can you see the painting glisten?  flour salt water food coloring (optional) small bowls brushes cardboard or heavy construction paper Start by pointing out to your toddler things that sparkle. Mix equal parts of flour, salt, and water. If desired, add food coloring.  Use brushes to paint the substance on cardboard or construction paper. Let […]
