Fun Ideas for Things to Paint On and With

Painting on rectangle shaped paper with plain old paintbrushes is fun, but there are so many other things you and your children can paint on and with! Consider paper shapes, a kite, a rain drop, or flower shape would all be great for this time of year. Craft paper comes in large rolls and only costs a few dollars. The kids can paint a mural or a custom painting for their bedroom doors. They can paint a life-sized version of themselves. Also think small. Business cards are great for painting. So are old greeting cards. Scrounge around the kitchen. I … Continue reading

Magic Halloween Paint Project for Preschoolers

Halloween is a magic time of year. Here’s an easy painting project that preschoolers and even older children will be enchanted by. It only takes a few minutes and a few supplies. You’ll need a yellow piece of paper, a yellow crayon, a large paintbrush, and orange watercolor paint. On the paper, draw in a pumpkin shape with the yellow crayon. No, it won’t really show up very well. That’s actually the idea. You can draw a face on your pumpkin, or just make lines if your family doesn’t celebrate Halloween. You can make a scary pumpkin, or a smiling … Continue reading