If you've been following us for a while, you might notice quite a few process art activities that we regularly engage the kids in. But what is process art for kids? More importantly, why should YOU seek out process based art activities for your children? Well, I think it's time we talk about just that! I'll explain not only what process art is and why you should care... but also how it differs from other art projects, how to get started, and I'll even share some of our favourite process art ideas for preschoolers, toddlers and older kids!

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Have fun using salt and paint to make your own heart salt painting for kids! Creating raised salt painting art is such a fun process art idea for children! It is mesmerising to watch the watercolor paint travel as if by magic along the glue and salt. This simple salt art is great for children of all ages and you can change the images to fit any theme! 

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Our book, 'Fun Painting Projects for Kids' is filled with 60 fun painting activities to unleash your inner artist!

 

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Painting on ice might be one of my favourite winter outdoor activities for kids. If you're looking for something to get those high-energy kids outside in the snow, they are going to love this! It's pretty simple to do and makes for a lot of play. Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your very own painted ice.

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Supercharge your Easter inspired activities with this wonderfully fun Plastic Easter Egg Painting for toddlers and preschoolers! 

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Think your toddler is too young for painting? No way! We've put together a fantastic list of painting ideas for toddlers that'll encourage young children to think about colors, textures, shapes, and more. Many of these toddler painting ideas encourage toddlers to experiment with different painting tools, including their fingers, sponges, flowers, toys, and lots of other options making painting a fun sensory experience. 

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Have some crafty fun with your little ones as you get into some old-school Apple Stamping!

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Get outside this summer and give paint rolling on a slide a go! It is a super fun outdoor art idea for kids that they will totally love! Yes slide painting can get a little messy, but that just adds to the fun. Toddlers, preschoolers and older kids will all love this fun and easy painting idea and all the mess is kept outdoors!

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Hop on the spring bandwagon and let your kid's creativity bloom with this Flower Fork Painting for Kids inspired by this colourful season!

 

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If you're stuck inside with little ones, keep things fun with this Cookie Cutter Painting for Toddlers!

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Looking for an easy shape activity utilising art for kids? You are going to love this circle art painting for toddlers and preschoolers! They will get immersed in play all while practicing shapes. All you need is a few simple supplies to get started. Follow the step by step directions below to get started making your own circle art project.

 

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Looking for new ways to explore colours and shapes with your toddler or preschooler? This Shape Art for Kids is sure to be an exciting art project as you introduce them to not only new shapes, but also the work of a famous artist. This Kandinsky for kids art project is perfect not only for toddlers and preschoolers learning their shapes, but also for older children interested in exploring Kandinsky's artwork. 

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Let's celebrate the holidays with a fun Raised Salt Painting Christmas Art Project! Salt painting for kids is great fun, and it looks o so beautiful! 

 

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Make bath time extra-fun by adding some coloured bubbles with this Kids Bath Paint Recipe! Mixing cornstarch, soap, and some bright pigments, we made this awesome homemade bath paint, and let me tell you, the kids loved it! It's a fabulous way to make bath time more fun and manageable, especially if your toddler or preschooler is going thought the dreadful stage of bath-avoidance!

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Stamping with heart shaped cookie cutters is a very easy and effective art technique. Young children can easily create a beautiful piece of heart art and they will love the added sparkle! This craft would be perfect to make after reading 'The Day it Rained Hearts' by Felicia Bond. Toddlers and preschoolers will love painting their own piece of art to give to somebody special for Valentines day. 

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Autumn is such a pretty time of the year.  The changing colours of the Autumn leaves inspired this bubble wrap Autumn tree craft. Printing with bubble wrap is such a fun art process and simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy.  What's even better is that this simple tree craft can be used to enhance small world play. 

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Painting on foil is a fun and easy process art idea for kids that is sure to be popular! Foil painting using cotton buds (Q tips) as paintbrushes is a perfect art technique for toddlers and preschoolers who are working on fine motor skills and colour mixing.

Inspired by Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' painting we used different shades of blue and explored swirling the paint around the foil which gives the artwork a real winter feel.

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This simple magic milk science experiment really is magical to watch.  Add food colouring to milk plus one simple 'magical' ingredient and watch as the colours explode and swirl about like fireworks. 

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Microwave puffy paint is totally magical! They are so much fun to paint with and are easily made using just flour, salt and water. The 'magic' takes place when this recipe is placed into a microwave and puffs up in seconds to create beautiful 3D art work. What a fun painting technique for kids! 

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Make a set of Nature Paint Brushes and have fun indulging in a little nature art painting for kids. This outdoor art is all about the process. It is such a fun process art idea for kids that love being outdoors and all things nature! 

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