This delightful and educational activity that not only encourages kids to venture outside but also sparks their creativity and learning. It’s rainbow painting snow art for kids and combines the joy of winter with the vibrancy of colours! Rainbow Painting Snow Art for Kids As parents, fostering a love for learning through enjoyable activities is […]
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Valentine’s Day cards with painted hearts
It’s hard to believe that January is behind us and we are in the thick of February already! Valentine’s Day almost passed me by, but instead the girls and I got creative and made our own Valentines Day cards with painted hearts! So Valentine’s Day is not a big thing in our family, we don’t […]
Painting Christmas gift wrapping paper
This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission from any purchases made. Christmas is a time for giving and our family loved to go to the effort of painting Christmas gift wrapping paper. It’s so simple and children as young as toddler age can do it. I was at the store […]
Kids painting together using a ball and a box
When you’re looking for an activity that children can to together then look no further than this creative idea. It’s simply getting kids painting together using a ball and a box. The task requires a team effort, communication and coordination. It’s almost every week that our family visit the local fruit and vegetable grocer and […]
Painting on Tin Foil
Giving your child the opportunity to try painting on foil can be a great alternative to offering them standard white paper. Children learn very quickly that paint on foil responds quite differently to what they are used to and that the foil medium is very fragile. I’m all for setting up creative stations for my […]
Kids painting with cotton q-tips
If you haven’t had your kids painting with cotton q-tips then I urge you to give this simple and creative idea a go a-sap! It is really simple to set up and you can leave your toddler or preschooler to be as expressive as they like! Whenever my girls, Possum (aged 5.5 years) and Boo […]
Ice painting activity for kids
This ice painting activity for kids is lots of fun and a cool and unique way to get children to paint. It’s so simple to prepare and they will love creating vibrant colours and mixing them to make new colours. You might remember a long time ago, Possum (currently aged 5 years), did some painting with […]
Painting with toy cars and truck wheels
Painting with toy cars and truck wheels has been on my list of activities to do with my kids for a long time. Fortunately, it’s a wonderfully easy painting activity to set up and is great fun for kids to have a go at. Check out the awesome tyre marks made from that paint! You […]
How to make Winter snow paint using only 3 ingredients
There are various recipes available online, however, I believe that my snow paint using only 3 ingredients is one of the best. Yes, you only need 3 simple household ingredients and I can almost guarantee you’ll have them in your pantry right now! This snow paint recipe is non-toxic and can be whipped up in […]
Salt dough Easter ornaments kids can make and paint
Salt dough is so fabulous because, if you’re using my recipe, it only requires 3 simple ingredients to make and sets rock hard in the oven. We made some wonderful salt dough Easter ornaments that kids can make and paint themselves and hang on display for the whole family to enjoy. They would make great […]
Simple face painting design of a lion
Here is a simple face painting design of a lion that your kids are sure to love. You only need a few basic colours and this design only takes a few minutes to do, so it will suit those children who struggle to sit still for long periods of time. Possum (aged 4 years) absolutely […]
Painting with Water
Painting with water is one of those activities that kids absolutely love and can spend hours doing over and over again. It helps build their creativity and confidence to experiment and develop early writing skills. And all you need is a bit of sunshine, brush and water! I remember as a child painting with water on the […]
Squishy painting for kids that teaches symmetry
Children love to ooze and squish things and so this type of painting is perfect for them, no matter what their age. It teaches them about basic symmetry and colour, while encouraging them to look at their paintings in detail. So I give you a squishy painting for kids that teaches symmetry. With a giggle I’m warning you […]
Terrible face paint recipe
Here is a terrible face paint recipe that you don’t want to try, seriously. My blog is very important to me and so I’m always sure to only share recipes, craft ideas and products that are nothing short of wonderful. For a bit of a laugh I thought I’d share one of my fails, because I’m always trying […]
Dropper Painting for Kids
If you’re looking for an activity for your little one that is simple to set up, will have them engaged in learning about colours and developing fine motor skills then I present this fun and creative approach to painting. It’s dropper painting for kids. Possum (almost 3 years old) absolutely loved, loved, loved this painting activity. She really didn’t want […]
Homemade edible finger paint recipe
Here is a homemade edible finger paint recipe using 2 ingredients. Your children will love the silky sheen this paint leaves behind and the fact that it’s edible adds to the fun of finger painting with it. My little Possum (aged 2.5 years) loves to paint and spreading lots of colour over a blank page makes her day. This […]
Bath Paints using 2 ingredients
Children love painting, especially on the smooth surfaces found in a bathroom. With this in mind I present to you a fabulous recipe for bath paints using only 2 ingredients. It’s quite amazing to me that I’ve not yet shared an activity that is for the bath! Well the time has come for me to […]
Share It Saturday – 5 clever painting ideas
As a blogger I find myself exposed to some really talented and creative people who have ideas that would be great done at home or in a classroom setting. What I also like are the types of activities that don’t cost a great deal (if anything at all) and are simple to set up. Here […]
Bubble Painting with a DIY Wand
Here is a sensational activity that you can do with your children at home. It’s Bubble Painting with a DIY Wand!! I saw this on an episode of ‘Play School‘, which is a long running educational children’s program in Australia, and knew I had to give it a go with Possum. We had such a terrific […]
Chalky Paint for Sensory Play
I recently came across a terrific post about sidewalk chalk by ‘Growing A Jeweled Rose’ that was a liquid consistency! Who knew such a thing existed? Of course before I know it I’m in the kitchen whipping up myself some in different colours and heading down to the local school with hubby and Possum both bracing […]
Painting with Bubble Wands
Painting with children is lots of fun and especially when it’s done with bubble wands! Such a unique and fun learning experience for children and the creative markings look great! Possum’s current obsession at the moment is with bubbles. Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles! We usually make our own bubble solution. I love how she […]
Painting with Kitchen Scrubbers
I was visiting my local Daiso store where everything you see is $2.80. You can imagine how strangely thrilled I was to see a pack including three kitchen cleaners, which included a sponge, soap-free scourer and bristle brush for next to nothing in price. Sure, some people would use these in the […]
Mess Free Painting with Kids
I absolutely love painting with Possum but, lets face it, the thought of cleaning it all up can be a little off putting at times. So here is a great activity that is mess free painting with kids, which is easy for you to set up and your children will absolutely love! Materials […]
Painting with Golf Balls
I love using an object, such as a golf ball, that seems so far from being involved in paint and simply throwing caution to the wind and just seeing what happens. Children absolutely love this approach too because it’s experimentation! YOU WILL NEED Paper Long and empty cracker box Paint Golf […]
Gumnut Painting
The book series of ‘Snugglepot and Cuddlepie’ by May Gibbs would have to be one of my childhood faves. Those books absolutely melt my heart and I look forward to when I too can read them to Possum. One day as we were out for a walk as a family I found these […]
Painting with Nature
Here is a great way to get kids painting and it doesn’t use a paint brush!Instead, I have simply used a piece of nature and created something amazing. ____________ To begin….. Micador have some brilliant paints, which I purchased from Big W. These ‘Itty Bitty Paint Pots’ only set me back just a few dollars! […]
Ice Painting
It’s so exciting that the weather where we live is warming up. On days like this I start thinking about all the things we can do outdoors. Possum enjoys using finger paint, however, I thought I’d try freezing coloured water blocks and allow her to paint with those. This is a great activity because it […]
Edible Finger Paint
I love being creative and I especially love when I can get my little Possum creative too. This type of paint is wonderful because it’s non-toxic, unlike those that claim to be but still include weird numbers in the ingredients. So let’s make our own EDIBLE FINGER PAINT!!!!! ____________________ Making your own finger paint can […]
How to make a simple paper bag jelly fish
Jelly fish are absolutely fascinating creatures of the ocean and they can ignite a barrage of great questions for your toddler or preschooler about their unusual features. With this in mind I’m sharing with you the instructions on a fun and engaging craft activity that teaches you how to make a simple paper bag jellyfish. […]
Number lacing cards 0 – 9
Your students will adore using these special number lacing cards 0 – 9, which have all been beautifully painted using watercolor paints. Calmly and carefully, students will have fun working their way lacing each number as the number is formed and develop their fine motor skills too!
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