If you are like me, the dog days of summer can make your days a little challenging. The kids are tired of going swimming, not to mention it’s too hot for anything and they are bored.
Instead of succumbing to letting them play on their electronics, break out this watercolor Painting for Kids craft!
*I use affiliate links in this post. If you buy anything from my links I will earn a small commission*
Supplies for Watercolor Painting for Kids Craft
You can snatch up all the supplies for this craft right on Amazon! Click the links to find the supplies you need, below!
Supplies for Watercolor Background:
- Watercolor Paper
- Watercolor Paint
- Paint Brush
- Salt
No Time to Make This Printable Now? Pin it for Later!
RELATED POST: ALPHABET COLORING PAGES FOR KIDS
How to Make this Watercolor Painting for Kids
With this summer fun activity, you can make it with or without paint. Below are instructions for making the craft without the watercolor background and with the watercolor background.
Instructions Without Water Color Background
Download and print out the girl and boy in a tube template. Cut out and set aside.
Glue the pieces together using a glue stick or white school glue.
Cut small bits of white paper and add to the edges to create “shine” and give it more life.
Your tube kid is done unless you would like to create the watercolor background. You could also glue this tube kid To construction paper.
Instructions for Watercolor Background:
Prepare a surface with newspaper or a vinyl tablecloth for easy cleanup.
- Set up watercolor paints in shades of blue that you’d like
to use. - Mix in some green and yellow for even more color.
- Coat your paper in water until it’s damp but not soaked.
Use a paintbrush for this step.
Add watercolor paint and cover the paper. - Mix in some various shades of blue until you’re happy with how it looks.
- Sprinkle a few pinches of salt across the wet paint. It’s important that you do this while the paint is wet, other wise it will not work. The salt will create the paint to separate and cause an explosive looking effect.
- Allow the paper to dry completely. This will take a while since it was so wet.
- Once dry, glue the bubbles and tube kid onto the paper.
These would make wonderful bulletin board crafts. Print the tube kid in colors representing your students/children for a really fun and personalized look!
Download Your Free Kid Template From Our VIP Library
Watercolor Painting for Kids: Summer Fun
How to make water color painting for kids.
Materials
- Paper
- Glue
- Watercolor Paper
- Watercolor Paint
- Paint Brush
- Salt
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
Download and print out the girl and boy in a tube template. Cut out and set aside.
Glue the pieces together using a glue stick or white school glue.
Cut small bits of white paper and add to the edges to create “shine” and give it more life.
Your tube kid is done unless you would like to create a watercolor background. You could also glue this tube kid To construction paper.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATERCOLOR BACKGROUND:
Prepare a surface with newspaper or a vinyl tablecloth for easy cleanup.
Set up watercolor paints in shades of blue that you’d like to use.
Mix in some green and yellow for even more color.
Coat your paper in water until it’s damp but not soaked. Use a paintbrush for this step. Add watercolor paint and cover the paper.
Mix in some various shades of blue until you’re happy with how it looks.
Sprinkle a few pinches of salt across the wet paint. It’s important that you do this while the paint is wet, otherwise, it will not work. The salt will create the paint to separate and cause an explosive looking effect.
Allow the paper to dry completely. This will take a while since it was so wet.
Once dry, glue the bubbles and tube kid onto the paper.
MORE CRAFTS YOU MIGHT LIKE:
51 AMAZING PRESCHOOL BUG CRAFTS
MERMAID PRINTABLE WATER PAINTING CRAFT
FANTASTIC PAPER WEAVE SEAHORSE CRAFT
Don’t have time to do this craft now? Pin it to Pinterest so you can save it for later! I appreciate all shares and am grateful for your support!
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!
Leave a Reply