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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
 My kids LOVE going for walks around the neighborhood. But, when I saw this awesome idea, I just knew I had to make it for my kiddos so that our neighborhood walks would become nature walks…you know, make it educational! {smile} So, since I didn’t have a nifty little tray, I decided to use […]
 Collect objects around the house that children can press into paint and press on paper (empty plastic pudding cups, plastic bottle caps, corks, cardboard coasters, jar lids, and the like).  Invite your child to press the objects gently into small cups of paint and press them onto a large sheet of blank paper. […]
 Toddlers need lots of sensory activities; this one helps build the fine motor skills as well as takes care of a sensory experience. My toddlers love this!   You need one bottle of any color glitter paint, a large piece of clear contact paper, a flat smooth surface and thick/wide tape.  Find […]
 As 4-year-old Darla takes the last sip from her favorite clear blue cup, she suddenly discovers that she can see through the bottom. “Mom, everything looks different!” she exclaims, as she watches the yellow cheese on her plate turn green and the red tomato turn purple through the cup. After eating, she runs off, […]
