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The BEST painting ideas for kids🎨

Published 20 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read

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Hi Reader,

​These 7 painting ideas are so fun and unique, even kids who say they "don't like art" won't be able to resist jumping in on all the fun!

The Best Painting Ideas for Kids

We love ideas like the ones above because they're engaging for all ages and ability levels and really focus on the process of creating rather than the finished artwork.

Less pressure, less perfectionism, and more FUN!

A few more things for the week:

β†’ We've partnered with Candlewick Books to giveaway FIVE copies of the cuuuutest new picture book, Just Like Millie. πŸ“šπŸŽ‰ You can enter to win on Instagram. (And thanks to that pesky algorithm, your chances of winning are super duper high!πŸ˜†)

β†’ Thinking ahead to Mother's Day? I've got the list you need.​

β†’Don't miss out on all the fun we'll have inside our Kids Art Club coming this May! All Kids Art Spot members (starting at just $9) find a new collection of art activities on the first of every month, and Unlimited Members get access to our entire library with hundreds of videos and printables! (Already a member? Don't forget to log on May 1st to see your new collection!)

β†’ Warmer weather is coming, and I'm starting to rethink our backyard. Here are some ideas I'm looking at.🌱

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Happy artful parenting,

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