Shadow Tracing

Simple yet effective, this activity only requires paper, paint, and sunlight. Ask your child to trace the shadows cast on their paper, then color them in with their favorite materials.

Pointillism Art

Add a twist to traditional painting with this technique. Using cotton swabs instead of brushes, children can paint dots and then connect them with colors to form creative images.

Molding Play Dough

This is one of the easiest activities to set up and clean up. The open-ended nature of play dough encourages children to explore shapes, patterns, and ideas while strengthening their fine motor skills.

Collages

Cutting and gluing shapes onto a card is a great way for children to combine different textures and colors. It inspires visual thinking, planning, and experimentation.

Hole Art

Invite your child to cut random holes out of a piece of cardstock and then decorate around them however they like. This quiet and open-ended activity is great for fostering imagination.

Encourage your child to engage in art often. Whether it’s painting, sculpting, or collaging, these moments of creativity support self-expression, build confidence, and help children develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.