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I love painting with my kids, but there are some challenges.
CHALLENGE 1: One Brush
The painting set only comes with one brush…I have two kids. I usually can scrounge around for an old one, or steal one from my nice art set, but that doesn’t always work.
CHALLENGE 2: Young Kid Struggles
Small kids have small hands. This is a great alternative to a brush as they can have more control.
CHALLENGE 3: Color Mixing
The paint set doesn’t last long. The colors get mix and there is nothing fun about a brown rainbow. Plus if an accidental mix happens, just use a clean swap to wipe it down.
CHALLENGE 4: Ordinary Activity
Now, I never get bored painting. My children rather enjoy it, but why not shake it up a bit. So I came up with this new activity. Although, it’s apparently not that new, when I searched it online there is tons of stuff out there… But, I suppose that’s validation that it is a good idea!
CHALLENGE 1: One Brush
The painting set only comes with one brush…I have two kids. I usually can scrounge around for an old one, or steal one from my nice art set, but that doesn’t always work.
CHALLENGE 2: Young Kid Struggles
Small kids have small hands. This is a great alternative to a brush as they can have more control.
CHALLENGE 3: Color Mixing
The paint set doesn’t last long. The colors get mix and there is nothing fun about a brown rainbow. Plus if an accidental mix happens, just use a clean swap to wipe it down.
CHALLENGE 4: Ordinary Activity
Now, I never get bored painting. My children rather enjoy it, but why not shake it up a bit. So I came up with this new activity. Although, it’s apparently not that new, when I searched it online there is tons of stuff out there… But, I suppose that’s validation that it is a good idea!
Supplies
Blank paper or Coloring PAGES
(Check-Out “I Miss You All Day All Week” Coloring pages.)
Cotton Swabs
I used safety swabs here. They have a fat end for quick painting.
(Regular or precision swabs are great for more fine details.)
Paint
I used watercolors, but any paint will do!
Water
I have two, because I have two kids. The 5-year old isn’t a fan of sharing water with the 2-year old.
Keeping it Clean
Not shown here….I the girls usually wear an apron, and I keep paper towels and newspaper standing by to avoid further messes.
Blank paper or Coloring PAGES
(Check-Out “I Miss You All Day All Week” Coloring pages.)
Cotton Swabs
I used safety swabs here. They have a fat end for quick painting.
(Regular or precision swabs are great for more fine details.)
Paint
I used watercolors, but any paint will do!
Water
I have two, because I have two kids. The 5-year old isn’t a fan of sharing water with the 2-year old.
Keeping it Clean
Not shown here….I the girls usually wear an apron, and I keep paper towels and newspaper standing by to avoid further messes.
The rest is pretty standard painting... Just have fun with it.
This activity was inspired by our children's book, "I Miss You All Day All Week"
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Konnilaree Sanders
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