Simple Painting Ideas for Toddlers

I was feeling arty and inspired today so Miss M and I did some simple painting activities together. You've probably seen them elsewhere before, I'm certainly not claiming them as new ideas - just wanted to share what we've been up to.


I love this first one because it is literally NO MESS! Simply put a piece of paper into a tub, squirt a few blobs of paint, place a small ball inside, put the lid on and ask your toddler to shake it all around! (Tip: marbles would probably work better - but we just used what we had - a plastic golf ball).


Miss M and I were both too curious to see what was happening inside the box that we took the lid off and rolled it around a bit more. "Wowee!" she says :)

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The next idea is called Tape Resist Painting. All you need to do is grab some painters tape (because it will remove much easier) and stick it all over a large sheet of paper. Miss M loves painting with her hands so that's what we did. Even when I try and give her the bush, she starts painting her own hands lol!


When the paint is dry, carefully remove the painters tape. Magic to a toddler's eyes!



See some of my other painting ideas here

Well, thanks for stopping by. It's been a wonderful Saturday to have some blogging time :)

Lauren
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  1. Kara15 March 2015 at 20:24

    I like the pattern given by the golf ball. I wonder how it would mix if you put various sizes of marbles with it?

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    1. Teacher Types22 March 2015 at 15:06

      Good idea Kara! Will have to try that one :)

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  2. Unknown17 March 2015 at 14:29

    hey Lauren, i love this post. I'm shocking for not doing activities with MissyG. I like these, and the easy clean up of the activity. Thanks for a great post.

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    1. Teacher Types22 March 2015 at 15:08

      Thanks Louisa (I'm assuming this is you) :)
      I'm always looking for little-no mess activities for little Miss M.

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  3. Unknown17 March 2015 at 14:29

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  4. Unknown21 March 2015 at 13:13

    These are great ideas for this uncreative mama to try with her kid.

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    1. Teacher Types22 March 2015 at 15:09

      Thanks Christine! Good luck if you give them a go!

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  5. Beth at AlmostPosh.com3 February 2016 at 11:22

    Cool! I love the painter tape one, so edgy and modern - do it in the Pantone colours of the year and you have yourself some on-trend wall art ;)

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    1. Teacher Types3 February 2016 at 12:22

      Hey Beth!! So funny you should comment on this post... it's actually an oldie. Yesterday I was tidying up all my labels (slimming them down) - and something went awry and this post ended up at the top of my page!?!?
      I must admit I had to check out your page to see what the Pantone colours were ;) LOVE them! And love your idea! Miss M absolutely loves painting! xx

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  6. Branding Service27 April 2018 at 20:12

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  7. Brooklyn24 September 2018 at 18:17

    From one-coat paints to disposable blowtorches, everything has been designed to make the job go faster, look better and cost less.eco painting

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  8. Unknown25 March 2019 at 23:13

    For a semi-sparkle complete, one layer of level divider paint and one layer of semi-gleam paint ought to be connected to the prepared surface.Galleria on 3rd

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