Children love bright colors and artistic activities. So, we are here with some painting ideas for kids to help develop their motor skills and thinking abilities. Many therapists believe that painting can help children express their deep emotions. At home, art helps children stay engaged and develop strong bonds with others. Coming up with innovative ways to involve children in art is not difficult. You need some paints, simple materials, free time, and lots of creativity. However, if you struggle with finding new painting ideas, this post has compiled a list of some of the best ones that need little preparation time and are fun.
Check out our collection of painting for kids
1. Fall Leaves With Coffee Filters And Glue Gun:
You Will Need:
A few coffee filters
A glue gun
Watercolors
Paint brushes
A pair of safety scissors
A pencil
How To:
2. Paper Towel Tube Print Hanging Wall Décor:
You Will Need:
Empty paper towel tubes
A paper towel each for the empty paper towel tubes
Paints in different shades
An old cardboard box
Glue
An old paintbrush to apply the glue
Cord or ribbon – optional
How To: Isn’t this an amazing kids painting idea?
3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Handprint Art:
You Will Need:
A cardboard sheet or paper on which you want to make the art
Paints and paintbrushes
An A4 sheet of construction paper in orange
Craft glue
A bucket of soapy water and an old towel to clean up
Disposable paper plates
How To:
4. Making The Fridge Colorful:
You Will Need:
Eggs from the fridge
Some painting colors and a paint brush
How To:
5. Crayon Painting Project:
You Will Need:
Lots of crayons in different colors that your kid can use to melt and paint
Marble tiles in square
A Sharpie marker in black that you can use on the tiles
Something to help scrape the color with, maybe old paint brushes
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6. Smiley Face Painting On Wooden Plaque:
You Will Need:
A wooden plaque
Some poster colors
Some paint brushes
Magnetic tapes – optional
A pair of safety scissors – if you are using the option of the magnetic tape
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7. Salt And Water Color Painting:
You Will Need:
A white chart or card paper or plain printer paper
Watercolors
Paint brushes
Table salt
How To:
8. Drippy Liquid Water Color Paint:
You Will Need:
A white printer paper
Watercolor paints in your kid’s favorite colors
A paper towel
A black Sharpie marker
How To:
9. The Painted Heart Stamps:
You Will Need:
An empty toilet paper roll
Paints in different colors such as reds and pinks
A plain white sheet of paper
Disposable paper plate
How To: This is one of the beautiful painting ideas for kids bedrooms.
10. Spray Bottle And Watercolor Fun:
You Will Need:
An empty spray bottle
A blank white sheet of paper
Any washable paint in a favorite color
Some water
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11. Painting With Yogurt:
You Will Need:
Empty cans or small bowls in which you can mix the yogurt
Plain yogurt
Edible paint in colors of choice
A plain sheet of paper or paper bags
How To:
12. Drippy Droopy Watercolor Art:
Painting For Kids – You Will Need:
Some water colors in your kid’s favorite shades
Plain white sheets of paper in different sizes
Water if required
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13. Drippy Water Color Flower Art:
You Will Need:
Some liquid watercolors in colors of choice
Some empty spray bottles
Watercolor paper
Liquid droppers
A pair of safety scissors
Water
Glue stick
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14. Paint Dot Murals:
You Will Need:
Paint dots
Butcher paper or plain white paper in a big size
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15. Tie And Dye Paper Towel Art:
You Will Need:
Some pipettes
Some liquid watercolors in favorite shades
Some paper towels in the color white
How To: This can be a great painting ideas for kids rooms.
16. Shell Painting With Water Colors:
You Will Need:
A few shells that your kids want to paint
Some watercolors in your kid’s favorite colors
A few paint brushes
Some water
A shallow tray or disposable paper plate
Some table salt
How To:
17. Pour Painting Using Water Colors:
You Will Need:
Thick water color paper
Painters tape
A board that is larger than the paper you will be using and that will not be spoiled if the paint spills on it
Water and paint brushes
Watercolors or liquid water colors
Spray bottle
A bin in which your kid can catch all the dripping extras of watercolors
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18. Tape Resist Flower Painting:
You Will Need:
Watercolor paper
Watercolor paints
Blue painters tape
Some big salt crystals
How To: You can also include this painting projects for kids in school.
19. Water Color Stickers:
You Will Need:
Watercolor tape
Watercolors in your kid’s favorite colors
Watercolor brushes
Water
A pair of safety scissors
Washi or freezer tape
How To:
20. Spin Art:
Create unique patterns by using spin art. You Will Need:
Paper plates
BioColors, Tempera paints, or Activity colors
A pair of scissors
Salad spinner
How To:
