Montessori-inspired play. Tap a card to see materials, steps, benefits and cleanup.
Mix and smear washable paint directly with fingers on big paper.
Stamp paint shapes onto paper using cut celery, okra and apple halves.
Press carved potato halves into paint to make repeating prints.
Glue cotton balls onto blue paper to make a sky full of clouds.
Tear and stick squares of tissue paper onto contact paper.
Use leaves, twigs and pine needles as paintbrushes.
Slide melting ice cubes of colored water across paper.
Blow drops of watery paint across paper with a straw.
Drag paint-dipped yarn across paper to make swirly lines.
Decorate a small cardboard box with crayons and stickers to make a tiny house.
Glue scraps onto a paper plate to make a funny face.
Lay paper over leaves and coins, then rub a crayon flat to reveal them.
Trace glue lines, sprinkle with salt, then dab watercolor for magical patterns.
Blow bubbles in colored soapy water with a straw and press paper on top.
Roll a paint-dipped rolling pin across paper for instant murals.
Drag a fork through paint to make grass, fur and hair textures.
Press a painted hand onto paper and turn the print into an animal.
Stamp painted little feet onto paper for a butterfly or a heart.
Paint sections of an egg carton and add pipe cleaner legs to make bugs.
Dip the rim of toilet paper rolls in paint to stamp circles, hearts and flowers.
Mix plain yogurt with food coloring for an edible 'paint' on paper or a high chair tray.
Draw with chalk pastels or sidewalk chalk on black construction paper.
Dip chalk in water and draw bold, bright lines on dark paper.
Dab clean cut sponges into paint and press onto paper.
Stick painter's tape to paper, paint all over, peel to reveal clean lines.
Glue leaves, petals and small twigs onto a card to make a nature picture.
Drape, swirl and twirl colorful play silks for free expression.
Paint with mud outside on cardboard or a wooden fence.
