Art for a Sunny Day

  Cooking pot Mixing bowl Large mixing spoon Measuring cup Plastic bag Plastic trays or paper plates   2/3 cup water 2 cups salt 1/2 cup water 1 cup cornstarch   Children will use fine-motor and creative expression skills as they experiment with a different type of clay.   Warm-Up: Talk about the things your […]

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Bathtub Painting

  The tub makes a great place for your child to paint.  When they are finished, just rinse them off.    Paint Recipe:    1/2 C. Cornstarch 1 C. Cold Water 1 Envellope Unflavored Gellatin 2 C. Boiling Water Food Coloring   Combine cornstarch and 3/4 C. cold water in a sauce pan and mix […]

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Make It, Shape It, Give It

This easy salt dough project encourages imagination and gift-giving. • 1 cup flour • 1 cup salt • 1/2 cup water • Food coloring 1. Mix the flour, salt, and water. If necessary, add more flour until mixture has a doughy, but not sticky, consistency. Add food coloring for vibrancy. (Dough can be stored in a plastic container for a […]

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Strawberry Play Dough

  1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 package un-sweetened strawberry Kool-Aid, 1/4 cup salt, 2 tablespoons cream of tartar, 1 cup water Directions: Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Kool-Aid in a medium saucepan. Add water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes. When mixture forms a ball in […]

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Poster Paint

1/4 cup flour 1 cup water 3 tbsp. powdered tempera paint 2 tbsp. water ½ tsp. liquid starch or liquid detergent Measure flour into saucepan. Slowly add 1 cup water until mixture is smooth. Heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Cool. Add 1/4 cup flour paste into small jar or plastic container. Add tempera paint […]

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Egg Shaped Sidewalk Chalk

  Your child can mark spring’s arrival with this colorful egg-shaped chalk.   Plastic eggs Petroleum jelly Plastic spoon Plaster of Paris Powdered tempera paint   To make a piece, first separate the halves of a plastic egg. Liberally coat the insides with petroleum jelly, adding extra near the seam, and then set both halves […]

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Puffy Paintings

This hands-on paint alternative is perfect for younger children.   • 1 cup each flour, salt, and water • empty plastic squeeze bottles • watercolor paints • spoon and bowl for each color • cardboard squares or heavy paper With your child, mix flour, salt, and water in a bowl. Stir in paint until the mixture is the desired color. […]

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Bubble Solutions

Beluga Bubbles   1 C. Warm Water 1/4 C. Blue Dishwashing Liquid 1 Tsp. Salt   Combine all ingredients. Mix well until salt dissolves.     Best Bubble Solution   1 C. Water 2 tbsp Light Karo syrup OR 2 Tablespoons Glycerin 4 tbsp Dishwashing liquid   Mix together and have fun!   More Bubbles […]

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