1.

Stamp

Cut a potato in half and with the tip of a knife, make a star-shaped stamp , square do,
circle or whatever you want. Use finger paint to have children stamp borders or decorate
colored paper with their stamp. Sponges also leave beautiful patterns when used for
stamping. Little fingers or your entire hand dipped in finger paint transform into treetops
or flower petals when used as a tampon.
2. Draw a feeling

This game is very funny. Hide a comb, pencil, banana or ball in a bag . The child has to
touch the object but not see it. Then, you ask him to draw what he felt. As important as
what you draw is what you tell about the experience.
3. Make silhouettes with parts of your body

This game can be done with one or two children, but it is more fun when there are several
of different ages. Ask the children to place their hands and then their feet on a piece of
cardboard. Draw a line around it and cut out the silhouettes. Put them together and ask
the children to find theirs by overlapping them on their hands and feet.
4. Paint textures

Pasta in the shape of stars, noodles, lentils, sugar or coarse salt will help you achieve the
texture. Delineate areas on white cardboard and cover with glue. Ask the children to cover
the parts of the drawing with this material. Let it dry and the next day, you can paint it
with finger paint.
5. Shading with waxes

Place thin objects - coins, leaves, cards... - under one or more sheets of blank paper. Tape
the paper on the table. The child has to paint over it with wax and guess what is under the
paper.
6. Paint with string

This activity can get quite messy. Cover the table with newspaper and dress the child in an
old T-shirt. Fold several white sheets of paper in half and fill some bowls with different
colored paint. Give the child a piece of string and tell him to dip it in paint and let it fall
onto the sheet of paper in loops. Then, the paper is folded in the marked half so that the
rope is printed on both sides and carefully lifted. The operation is repeated with the other
colors. If the child is very young, it is advisable to use only one color at a time to make it
easier for them.
7. Paint with a straw

Dilute paint in water and drop a drop on a piece of paper. With the help of a straw, the
child must move the paint forming strange shapes. The operation is repeated with several
colors. The result can be used to cover objects, make frames or serve as a background for
other work.
8. Spray painting

It is a nice way to complete a drawing or collage or make a background. An old

toothbrush will work to project small amounts of paint onto paper. If you use stencils or
other objects such as leaves or any object and spray around, the results can be very
attractive.

9.Fireworks

Get ready to do this fun activity with salt, white glue and colored watercolors. Place black
cardboard on a tray to prevent salt from spilling in all directions. Draw the design you
want with white glue. Next, sprinkle salt on the glue before it dries. Leave everything
covered. Remove excess salt by shaking it on the tray. With wet watercolors, lightly paint
over the salt. Another option is to use food coloring placed on top of the salt with a
dropper. Let it dry and you will get a fantastic relief drawing.

10. Creativity without brushes

An option for your children to create their own paintings is to do so with materials other
than brushes. You can use your hands, fingers or homemade materials such as, for
example, cardboard rolls cut into fringes . Place some paint on different plates and let the
children make their own creations by moving the cardboard fringes on a black cardstock.
To avoid mixing colors, use one of your homemade brushes for each color of paint that
the children are going to use.

11. Art by beating

We propose an art game that children will love. It's about creating with blows . To do it
best, choose a large or outdoor space. Spread a large sheet of white paper on the floor.
Fill it with different colored gobs and cover each of them with a cotton pad. The only thing
left to do is give the children some object with which they can press the cotton balls so
 that the paint shoots out in all directions. A creative game that everyone will want to
participate in.

12. Art games with recycling

A fun game to teach children how they can make engravings and stamps with objects. To
do this you need a tray that you find in the supermarket to package fruits, vegetables or
meats. Wash well and, once dry, reuse the base. What we will have to do is draw with a
punch what we want to be stamped on a blank sheet of paper. Then with a roller, thick
brushes and paint, color as you prefer. While still wet, press so that your engraving is
stamped on the white paper.

13. Bubble painting

Painting with soap bubbles can become a fun and creative art game. To do it, use the
pompoms that your children have at home , some rods or sticks to move paint, different
colored tempera, paper and a bowl to mix everything. In a small bowl, put some of the
bubble making liquid mixed with paint or dye. Beat well before using. Use a blank piece of
paper to make your fun colored bubbles. It is advisable to do it in an open or large space
because the bubbles can fly out and release small drops of paint.

3 to 5 years

1. Paint with textures!: Because to paint it is not necessary to always use a brush, we
recommend that you do not miss this interesting article that includes 8 fun ideas for
drawing with quite original materials. Didn't you know that you can make creative designs
with just a potato?
2. What if we make a mural as a group?: The advantages of cooperative learning are many,
and painting a single drawing together can be a very fun and enriching experience. To
paint all together requires creativity, but also a lot of communication and solidarity. Go
ahead and turn your class into an artists' workshop!
3. Peppa Coloring: All boys and girls already know the friendly Peppa Pig! With this resource
they can have a great time while customizing their favorite cartoon character to their
liking.
4. Create and decorate : With this web resource you can create your own drawing from
templates, choose the border and add different objects. What's better than creating a
work from scratch?
5. Mixing colors : Did you know that painting is almost “magical”? If we mix the right colors
well, we can get new ones. Watch the video and discover all the secrets!

from 6 to 12 years old

1. Art Attack : Do you still not know the famous program Art Attack? Take a look at their
YouTube channel and pick up the ideas you like the most. We have already gotten to
work!
2. Collage game : Thanks to this resource, in addition to painting we can also add different
elements, combine them, play with images and create different collages. Do you dare to
try? Interesting designs and small works of art are sure to emerge!
3. In art class : A great blog to get ideas and do them with your students; Full of activities,
resources, links and task proposals to have a great time. What are you waiting for to show
everyone your creations?
4. Finger Painting : Think you're too old to finger paint? Don't miss this video and create
amazing landscapes using this technique, like the curious sunset that appears in the
example.
5. Decorating glass : Who said you can only paint on paper? Go ahead and decorate different
materials without any fear, such as glass or crystal. Experiment and discover the different
advantages of each one!

BODY TRACKING

MATERIALS

 Butcher paper or other large paper*

 Scotch tape
 Oil pastels (or other drawing tools; paint sticks work well for this too )
 Paints (we used BioColors this time)
 Pieces of fabric or decorative papers (optional)
 White glue (optional)
 INSTRUCTIONS
 1. Configure
 First, cut a piece of butcher paper long enough to fit your child's body and tape it
to the floor.
 2. Track your child's body
 Have your child lie down on the paper and assume a position of your choice. Trace
his body with dark oil pastels or a marker.

3. Decorate and paint the body outline

Draw, paint and collage the self-portrait as you wish.

Julianna painted the layout of her body exclusively, while Daphne focused on drawing
details and decorating with oil pastels for her layout.

Add collage elements to your self-portrait if you wish4. Hang (and admire) finished
portraits

Here is Daphne's full self-portrait. I love all the details! His collage elements were added
around the body instead of on the body, which I found interesting.

Coloring pages with plasticine

1. Meals

Playing tag has never been so fun. There are three options to choose from: tablecloth with
plate and cutlery , fruit bowl and cake tray . Choose yours and let your little chef unleash
his imagination.
2. Gardening

With these drawings and colored plasticine, children will be able to create their own
garden without leaving home. This time you can choose between a bare tree , some
empty pots and a virgin garden .

3. Bugs
Children will be able to invent their own colorful insects with these snail , centipede ,
spider web and butterfly templates.

4. Faces, fashion and accessories

Your little designer can dress up their own dolls in the latest fashions and also give them
faces. Download the faces and bodies here to decorate with plasticine.