Here are 25+ Easy Painting Activities for Toddlers.
Get your brushes and paint out and get inspired by these amazing painting projects for toddlers and preschoolers.
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Painting Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Painting helps your toddler to work on their motor skills and encourages creativity. It also is good for the soul and will help to calm down your children.
So what are you waiting for? Try one of these easy toddler painting ideas. Here is my full list:
25+ Best Painting Activities for Toddlers:
- Car Painting
- Hammer Painting
- Paint with Ziplocs
- Flower Pot Painting
- Blow Art
- Paint with Jelly Beans
- Grow a Rainbow
- Paint With Snow
- Marshmallow Art
- Eric Carle Inspired Painting
- Salt Painting
- Foil Painting
- Paint-Filled Eggs
- Bubble Wrap Painting
- Spray Art
- Paint with Balloons
- Watercolor Resistant Art
- 2D Shape Painting
- Tape Art
- Paint with Spinning Tops
- Easy Rock Dipping
- Pom Pom Art
- Handprint Keepsakes
- Apple Stamps
- Toilet Paper Roll Art
- Paint with Pencil Erasers
- Make your own Chalks Paint
- Nubby Dryer Ball Painting
- Finger Paint Zoo Animals
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25+ Toddler Painting Projects
I hope you enjoy the following cute and easy painting ideas for toddlers and preschoolers.
School Bus Painting Activity for Preschoolers
Here's a simple painting activity for toddlers who love their toy vehicles!
Or use your favorite dinosaur and make foodprint art the same way.
Get inspired here!
Easy Hammer Painting for Kids
Use your leftover chalks and create this wonderful hammer painting. Find out how it works in the link below.
Mess Free Colour Mix Painting
Easy painting for toddlers:
Explore color mixing with this mess-free painting activity.
Easy Flower Pot Painting
Your toddler will love making this easy flower pot project and continue to enjoy his plant growth.
Monster Blow Painting DIY
Your kids will have so much fun making these friendly monster toddler paintings. Find out how in the instructions below!
Paint With Jelly Beans
Candy can be used to create some fun crafts. Here is how to paint with jelly beans!
Grow a Rainbow
Did you know you can grow your own rainbow? It is such an easy painting activity for toddlers and preschoolers!
Paint With Snow
With some cardstock, brushes, and of course some snow, you can create a craft day to remember with your kids. Here is how to paint with snow.
Marshmallow Art
Here is a super fun painting activity for kids that is easy and fun. A fun way to learn about colors for toddlers and preschoolers.
Eric Carle Inspired Painting
Toddler painting crafts:
Read your favorite Eric Carle book and make this wonderful art piece afterward with your kids.
Salt Painting
Yes, you can paint with salt! See the directions below and enjoy this sensory painting activity for preschoolers!
Painting On Foil
Have fun painting on foil using cotton buds.
Paint-Filled Eggs
Omg, this egg painting project is so much fun, not only for
Eastern! Learn here how it works.
Stomping Bubble Wrap Painting
Get active and create vibrant art at the same time with this stomping bubble wrap painting!
Toothbrush Spray Art
Painting craft for toddlers:
Recycle your old toothbrush and put it to good use with this adorable classic spray art technique.
Paint with Water Balloons
Especially in the summertime, it is so much fun to paint with water balloons. You should give it a try!
Watercolor Resistant Art
If you ever wondered what to do with white crayons, here is the answer. Create this wonderful water-resistant art.
2D Shape Painting for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Toddlers can learn their shapes with this fun shape painting idea.
Easy Watercolor Art Project kids will LOVE
Create unique and easy watercolor painting projects with your young children
Spinning Top Painting
Explore motion and have lots of messy fun by painting with a spinning top.
Rock Painting with a simple Acrylic Paint Dip Technique
Learn a simple acrylic paint dip technique on rocks. This rock paint technique is great for toddlers and younger kids.
Pom Pom Painting
Make your own brush out of pom poms and work on these motor skills while enjoying a fun art project for toddlers.
Handprint Chicken Art
Hand paint ideas for toddlers:
Finger paint is so much fun and a great sensory activity for little ones. Create little chicken and wonderful keepsakes at the same time!
Pumpkin Apple Stamping
Pumpkin apple stamping is an adorable and easy craft for kids with simple supplies you likely already have at home!
Firework Art Project
Simply recycle your toilet paper rolls and enjoy this adorable firework project.
Pencil Eraser Stamp Art
With help of your pencil eraser, your child can create the easiest painting projects. Just be prepared depending on the age of your child it might get messy!
How to make DIY Chalk Paint
Make your own toddler paints:
Painting with Chalks is a great way for toddlers to enjoy art outside. Why not make your own Chalk paint? Find out how in the link.
Nubby Dryer Ball Painting
Let your children explore colors and textures while painting these fireworks. Even though the blog post is written for the Fourth of July, these fireworks can be painted at any time of year!
Hand Print Animals
Finger paint ideas for toddlers:
Do your children enjoy visiting the Zoo? Then make your own Zoo with help of handprints.
Did you know you can Implement Montessori in Arts and Crafts? Yes, you can, read all about it here.
You might also enjoy our easy craft projects. Try this fun Flower Pot Template, Shamrock Printables, or Baby Yoda Craft.
If these weren’t enough toddler painting activities for you, then watch these 10 painting ideas for kids next:
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