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Easy Peasy Art: Free Art Exploration for Kids

April 30, 2009

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I’m not very good at planning art projects but I still like to find ways to encourage my son to explore his creative side. I set up this very simple last minute art idea. It’s perfect for preschoolers and even to entertain toddlers. It also turned into a great distraction for him and kept him busy while I could get a few things done.

Super simple and easy art exploration for kids

Seven easy steps!

Step 1. Put paper on floor
Step 2. Squirt paint on plastic take-out tray
Step 3. Give Kiddo empty tape roll and bubble wrap envelope
Step 4. Go about one’s business while Kiddo explores
Step 5. Get more paper and paint upon request.
Step 6. Go about one’s business
Step 7. Hours later clean up stray paint on floor (thank you, washable paint).

Easy art idea for kids

I particularly like the footprints! Art and a keepsake all in one!

P.S. I saved the art for wrapping paper to use later. Pretty, right?

More EASY art ideas you can do at the last minute:

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by: Erica posted in: Art and Crafts 3 Comments

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  1. barefoot-mummy says

    February 28, 2012 at 10:44 am

    So simple, yet so clever! We are trying this as soon as I can find us some more big paper! Thanks for the idea 🙂

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  2. amanda says

    December 9, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    the dollar store sells ‘kraft paper’ it’s in a roll and in the office section – it’s brown but you may find white. SO much cheaper than a craft store or office supply store. i would also use it for wrapping paper after the kids decorate it!

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    • Erica MomandKiddo says

      December 10, 2013 at 11:07 am

      Excellent tip, Amanda. Thank you!

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