My kids love paint. They love paint even more when it is messy. One morning I set them up with a large invitation to paint. Tablecloth painting was a hit with both of my older boys! This is a fun process art project for kids of multiple ages (my kids are 5.5yr and 3yr). I can see us doing this again.
What we used: plastic tablecloth colorful paints
What to do: STAND BACK and let the kids take over. I laid the tablecloths on the ground and sat the paint bottles on it. The kids came over and took over to create their own masterpiece.
They shook and splattered paint all over the “canvas”. This really is a great child led art activity. I sat out basic supplies and they did as they saw fit.
I let them use their own imaginations to create what they wanted for this art project.
They also used their hands and feet to paint this morning. Hands and feet on sensory play.
“The only time I feel Alive is when I’m painting.” ~ Vincent van Gogh
Some days are best spent painting until your hands are blue and your heart is happy ~ Jaime of FSPDT
So, if you dare, grab a tablecloth and let the kids have some messy fun. We did this on a cloudy day and the rain that came later washed the painting away. We often paint and play with no intentions to keeping it. It is the process not the product. Gosh, if I kept every project we ever did I would not have a clear room in my house. If you want to make this a keepsake art project this should dry just fine. You could also try a cloth tablecloth for this project. We hope you can have a happy painting day too. More art projects:
Hi! I am Jaime, mama to three high energy boys. With three boys, life never slows down, but I wouldn't have it any other way! We love creating, learning, and crafting together and we can turn anything into an adventure.
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Nichole Halliday
Looks like they had lots of fun! I know my kids always enjoy painting outside but they usually end up covered in paint by the end.
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Looks like they had lots of fun! I know my kids always enjoy painting outside but they usually end up covered in paint by the end.