Art and craft-themed activities are a fun way to keep your kids busy and occupied. They can be a bit messy – which is always fun and art activities tend to boost creativity as well as improve cognition. This inspired painting activity is centered around Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax and is a fun bubble wrap painting activity to get your kids to try out any time of the year!
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Why Bubble Wrap Painting Though?
You might have some bubble wrap leftover from an Amazon purchase that came in, and this activity can be a great way to put that to use! Using different mediums and textures for painting can be fun and bubble wrap printing is a great preschool or home activity the kids will enjoy.
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supplIES needed for the bubble wrap painting activity
Busy Now? Why Not Pin This Bubble Wrap Painting Craft For Later!
How to MAKE this Lorax Craft For Kids
Step 1:
Paint over the bubble wrap using a thick layer of yellow acrylic paint.
Step 2:
Place the bubble wrap over white cardstock for a few seconds, and then carefully remove the bubble wrap.
Step 3:
Allow the paint on the cardstock to air dry for a few minutes.
Step 4:
Using a black marker, draw around the Lorax’s moustache and cut it out using a pair of scissors.
Step 5:
Draw the rest of the Lorax on the orange cardstock and cut it out.
Step 6:
Assemble all the pieces together and place them on a new sheet. Stick using a glue stick.
This Lorax craft for kids is super fun and easy and is one preschool art and craft activity that will bring a smile to your child’s day.
The Lorax Dr Seuss Bubble Wrap Painting Activity
Materials
- Colored cardstock
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Chalk marker
- Bubble wrap
- Acrylic paint
- Paintbrush
Instructions
- Paint over the bubble wrap using a thick layer of yellow acrylic paint.
- Place the bubble wrap over white cardstock for a few seconds, and then carefully remove the bubble wrap.
- Allow the paint on the cardstock to air dry for a few minutes.
- Using a black marker, Lorax's mustache and cut it out using a pair of scissors.
- Draw the rest of the Lorax on the red cardstock and cut it out.
- Assemble all the pieces together and place them on a new sheet. Stick using a glue stick.
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About Angela Milnes
Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!
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