Everyone who ever worked with little kids knows how enthusiastic they can be about pretty much everything. If you are able to create a safe learning environment and you'll focus on the process of creation instead of the final artwork the children will most likely participate and enjoy all the activities. Also, we all know that very young learners usually have very short attention span and it's necessary to plan a few short activities which will keep the little ones busy. We started with a fun 'Milk Art' activity which is also a great idea if you want to teach for example about mixing primary colors. You can find the detailed description of 'Milk Art' project here. If you want the kids to enjoy the process and to acually make something as well you can also try shaving cream marbling, just remember that it can get a little messy and some kids really don't like to get their hands dirty. I used food coloring again but liquid watercolors should work too. And the cherry on top - Pour Painting! All kids loved the video with works of Holton Rower and they wanted to make their own pour painting too! The little ones could use building blocks and other toys to make 'a tower' and then paint it using washable paint and small squeezy bottles. It's a great activity if you want to practice fine motor skills with your toddlers. Older kids could prepare the paint by themselves (it shouldn't be too thick or too runny) and make a big 'tall painting' together. Some kids did a great job and their pour paintings look magnificent (a bit like huge birthday cakes, don't you think?). They were also very excited to participate in this activity and we all had a lot of fun!
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