Be sure to add these painting projects for kids to your kindergarten or preschool lesson plans! Go and check out my epic list of art projects for kids when you’re done here.
The painting ideas below encourage young children to get creative with a wide variety of materials. Most don’t require too many materials, and many of the ideas are low-prep.
In addition to that, these paint projects for kids encourage many early learning concepts. Fine and gross motor skills are practiced, along with science, math, and literacy! Take a look and decide which of the painting art projects best suit your students.
Today, I want to share some painting projects with kids before the link-up! Engineer, my preschool students, and I enjoy painting together, and I love that paint can be used in so many different ways. Here are some of our favorites:
- Painting with Nature
- Circle Painting
- Apple Print-Making
- Preschool Portraits
- Shaving Cream Print-Making
- Watercolors and Secret Messages
- Painter’s Tape Resist Art
- Pool Noodle Paintings
A variety of creative painting projects were shared at last week’s Stress-Free Sunday! I just love checking out all of the ideas you post!
I thought Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes’ “Mr. Klimt — Kindergarten Style” was beautifully done. Introducing children to artists and different art methods is a wonderful idea. It shows them different techniques and allows more creativity into their lives.
“Dryer Sheet Box Engine Shed” from Play Trains shows how a kiddo can incorporate paint into building and pretend play. I know Engineer is going to love making one of these with me!
Paint adds a colorful dimension to We Made That’s Salt Dough Mother’s Day Flowers.
Twodaloo’s “Toddler Art Tuesdays: Fun with Fingerpaint” made me smile! The kiddos look like they had a blast painting a cardboard box (and their mama). 🙂
“Egg Carton Flowers” from Leah Inspired are a beautiful way to mix painting, pretend play, and fine motor skills.
Finally, Train Up a Child’s “The Rain Came Down {Wash and Learn}” illustrates how to use paint in the bath while teaching math and literacy skills.
Simple Art Materials for Kids
Now that you’ve got several painting project ideas in your back pocket, make sure that you’re all stocked up on some useful art supplies.
Here are a few of the materials you might use for preschool art projects (I may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post):
- Liquid watercolors
- Coffee filters
- Washi tape
- Dot markers
- Contact paper
- Construction paper
- Washable tempera paint
Done-for-You Preschool Resources
Planning meaningful lessons for students week after week while balancing other teaching responsibilities and a personal life can be a daunting task. That’s where Preschool Teacher 101 comes in to save you time!
Just like many of the painting activities listed above, Preschool Teacher 101 has plenty of lesson plans that are full of color! Click on the images below to learn more about each resource.
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Jessica @ Play Trains! says
Thanks so much for featuring our engine shed! I hope your Engineer enjoys making his as much as mine did. This is a great list of painting ideas! Pinning this!
MaryC says
Thanks, Jessica! I’m sure Engineer will enjoy it too! We have a stash of random cardboard boxes right now — I wonder if he’ll try to talk me into using the gigantic one. 🙂
ellie @ creative geekery blog says
MC!! Thank you for another FABulous link-up. Hope you are enjoying a stress-free sunday with your Engineer! XO, ellie
MaryC says
You’re awesome, Ellie! Hope your Sunday passes with little stress as well. 🙂
Amy mayen says
Thanks for hosting! I just love looking around & getting ideas!
MaryC says
Thanks, Amy! I love seeing what you’re sewing up each week, too!
Lindsey - Seedlings Nursery School says
thanks for inviting me to share!! 🙂
MaryC says
You’re welcome! I’m always excited to check out great ideas from fellow bloggers. I was happy to read up on some of the fun things you’ve been doing. Thanks so much for linking up!
Stephanie@Twodaloo says
Thank you so much for featuring our Toddler Art Tuesdays post! We had a great time with that box, and only threw it away yesterday after it got rained on 🙁 Have a wonderful week and thank you so much for hosting!
MaryC says
You’re welcome, Stephanie! 🙂 I especially loved the picture of how the kiddos painted you!
Sam @ Thrive 360 Living says
Happy Sunday! So happy to come back and party again ;-)!
MaryC says
I’m glad you did, too, Sam! 🙂
Hannah says
Thanks so much for the invitation to your link-up. I shared our weekly playschool post and my post of Bunny (my three year old) planting peas with her great grandfather.
I’d love if you join us tomorrow on Eco Kids Tuesday!
MaryC says
I’m glad you were able to stop by, Hannah! I had so much fun checking out what you’ve been up to. 🙂 I will definitely pop by for Eco Kids Tuesday . . . thanks.
Lauren says
Thanks for inviting me over to link up & thanks for hosting!
MaryC says
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and link up, Lauren! I’m looking forward to see what you’re up to next. 🙂
Varya says
So many great ideas! thank you for sharing!
MaryC says
Thanks, Varya!! 🙂
Rebecca says
Great round up. Thanks for linking to the Sunday showcase.
MaryC says
Thanks for hosting, Rebecca! 🙂