Cotton Ball Painting
Using cotton balls, clothespins, and paint, we were able to create a cotton ball painting activity today! Finding things around the house and transforming them into painting utensils is a great way to let our children express their imagination and our appreciation for art. Playing with primary colors blue, yellow and red allows our children to mix and play with more than just the three colors given to them.
Where To Find The Materials
You can find these inexpensive items from mostly Walmart and the Dollar Tree. Shopping at these locations is a great way to save money if you can’t find them online. These items will also last a long time and you can re-use most of the things you buy at these stores.
- Muffin Tin (Dollar Tree)
- Paint (Walmart)
- Construction Paper (Walmart)
- Cotton Balls (Dollar Tree)
- Clothes Pins (Walmart)
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What Does This Activity Focus On
I love art and I’ve always been into crafts, and working in childcare centers right out of high school has inspired me to do these activities with my own kids now. My toddler is two years old now and the activity list is only expanding as he grows and matures. Working on fine motor skills is important in early childhood and inspiring my children to do art at the same time is really special to me as well.
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Why Is This Activity Valuable To My Childs Development?
Putting together activities that are going to challenge your child’s abilities will enhance their development even more. Kids love to master what they are working on. Using their pincer grasp with their fingers to hold the clothespin to paint will focus on their fine motor skills. Children are proud of what they do and love to show it off. It’s great to build their confidence in activities that are tuned into their interests because it makes leaning more fun!
Other Ideas Re-Purposed Activities
You can use the muffin tin in other crafts such as the “Painting with a Re-purpose” where you can use other household items to do art with. There are other activities that focus on fine motor skills you can do at home like Bug Sensory Bin and
Follow Your Child’s Interests To Inspire Their Activities
Following your child’s interest is the best way to spark inspiration in your child. My toddler and baby boy love working with paint! There are lots more activities you can do with your children that focus on fine motor skills such as, “Deep Sea Sensory Bin” and “Rainbow Pasta Sensory Bin” both safe for toddler and baby.
Materials + Directions For Painting With A Re-Purpose
Materials
- Muffin Tin
- Paint
- Clothes Pins
- Cotton Balls
- Construction Paper
Directions
First, take three clothespins and pinch three cotton balls on them. These are the painting tools your child will use to dip into the paint. Next, add some paint to the muffin tin and place a piece of construction paper on a table for your child to go to work!
