Are you ready to have some serious fun?
I hope so because we are going to critter paint!
This is what you need:
- Washable finger paint of some kind
- Paper – This roll was found at Michael’s craft store but any will do.
- Baking sheet or tray
- Tape - Any kind to tape down the corners of the paper. I started with packing tape, then changed to generic ‘scotch’ tape
- Sensory critters or any type of sensory ball with tentacles. These were found in the dollar aisle of Michael’s craft store. I’ve seen them at the dollar store and Walmart too.
I’ve put similar items on Creative Connections Amazon storefront.
First, play with and explore the critters. They are a delightful sensory experience!
Next pour some paint on a plate or tray. I used a large plastic lid.
Next dip your critter and paint! You can use it as a stamp or brush. Most of the examples shown are of stamping.
Hair Paint!
Face plant paint 
Little ducky’s turn:
I love the color and affect!
Next take the first critter by a single tuft of “hair”, bounce it into the paint, then bounce it on the paper.
Like this:
There you go!
Fun, fun, fun…
Wheee!!!
No critters were harmed in the making of this post!
With the tape that was used during the painting, the pieces were taped to the deck to dry in the breeze.
This activity is messy and fun, but that is the wonder of summer. You can make a mess then just hose everything and everybody off to clean up!
Have fun painting together!
This activity is linked at:
Link and Learn at No Time for Flash Cards
Looks like so much fun! I have bookmarked this activity and plan to do it with my two grandchildren before school begins. Thanks for posting!
Hi Jackie, I have a recipe that you might enjoy. I’ll send you the link. Thanks for stopping by and for the plug on your FB page!
Kristi
Great I love finding new fun ways to paint; thanks!
Hi Alissa~ Thanks for stopping by. I actually had something else in mind, then ran across the sensory toys in the dollar aisle.
What a great idea! Very fun.
Thank you.
Tomorrow I am going to have a kid craft post at http://www.projectpaperie.blogspot.com.
Feel free to check it out and tell me what you think!
really wonderful sensory painting activity! Maybe you could use the art as a background for some drawings of the plastic animals the kids painted with? Thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!
Good idea! I enjoyed surfing your site. Thanks for stopping by!!
What a great tactile, fun, and messy activity! I think we’ll try it! Thank you for sharing at the Smart Summer Challenge!
Now that little critter was having way to much fun!
Super cute activity. Thanks for linking up on LINK YOUR MESS!
Hey Jessi~ It was way fun!