If you have a little one who likes to do paint with water, or maybe you’re just trying to keep your little one busy while you homeschool your big kids, this tip is for you!
Paint with Water books entertain preschoolers for a long time. Maybe not quite as long as Play-Doh, but hey, it sure cleans up easier!
Put a cookie sheet underneath their paper. Yes, there are fancy craft trays you can buy, but a cheap cookie sheet really does do the trick. I picked mine up for a couple dollars at Dollar General. If you have a Dollar Tree near you they’re just $1! We use these for playing with letter magnets also, so they have multiple uses!
The paint cups are something I invested a little more in, and I am so glad I did. Our whole family uses these for various craft projects, not just paint (like sorting tiny little beads). Amazon carries these for a very reasonable price, AND they come with paint brushes. Who doesn’t love new paint brushes?
We mostly use them as a cup to rinse our paint brushes in, but they are designed to be no-spill paint cups. These would be great for a homeschool co-op or an art room.
The paint with water books are inexpensive on Amazon, or from your local dollar store. We’ve learned less water is really the trick to not shredding the sheets a part. Once my toddler mastered that, which only took a gentle reminder from me, she has been having a blast with these!
So to recap, here are the 3 things you need to pull this off:
Of course you don’t really NEED these, but your toddler will feel extra special to have their own supplies, and you WILL have less mess to clean up if you protect your surface and don’t use just standard cups that spill easily.
Happy Teaching {& Creating}, Mommas!
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