Paint the Toys: Easy Outdoor Art Activity

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Summer is a time for kids to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, but sometimes it can be a challenge to find new and engaging activities for them to do. If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to keep your kids busy this summer, why not try painting outdoor toys? This activity is not only a great way to get your kids outside, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity for them to express their creativity and develop their fine motor skills.

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Materials

  • Plastic outdoor toys
  • Washable kids Paint
  • Paint brushes
  • Sponges
  • Bubble bath

Instructions

To get started, all you’ll need is some washable paint and a few plastic toys, such as a large playhouse, plastic chairs, or even a plastic car. You can choose any colors you like and encourage your kids to mix and match them to create their own unique designs. Make sure to choose washable paint so that cleanup is a breeze.

Once you have your supplies ready, it’s time to start painting! Encourage your kids to experiment with different techniques, such as painting with brushes or sponges, or even using their hands to create prints. Let them use their imaginations to come up with fun and unique designs for their toys.

When your kids are finished painting, it’s time to clean up. Using sponges, soap, and water, have them wash off their toys, giving them an additional sensory experience. Once the toys are clean, they’ll be ready to play with again and your kids will have a fun and memorable art project to show off to their friends and family.

Painting outdoor toys is a simple, affordable, and fun activity that’s perfect for the summer months. It encourages kids to get outside, use their creativity, and develop their fine motor skills, all while having a great time. So grab some paint, gather your plastic toys, and let your kids unleash their inner artist!

Age Suitability

This craft is good for toddlers aged children 18 month old and up. My kids are 2, 2 and 5 years old.

Mess Level

The mess level for this craft is high. Do it outside on the grass in bathing suits if weather permits.

Difficulty to Create 

Low.

Skills Developed

Language development, shape recognition, color recognition, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, imaginative play, creativity.

Toddler and Preschooler Curriculums, Books & TV Show!

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There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!

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These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!

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Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.

Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids

Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon

Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.

Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.

Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids

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Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids

Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles that show them how to think outside the box.

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TV Show: Curious Crafting

I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 airs in the summer of 2023! We were also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.

Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.

In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create. 

Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.

This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up. 

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