This kids’
art activity is completely simple, but messier than you’re probably imagine. As
if puffy paint (or finger paint) wasn’t messy enough on its own, add in the
Peeps factor and you’ve got quite the sticky surprise. So, why try it? Well, because
it’s super-fun! Even though it’s ooey, gooey and sticky, it’s also washable.
With that in mind, this Easter art activity is also a sensory exploration. Let
your little artist make a mess, get into the paint and experiment with the
finger painting to her heart’s content (ok, so maybe not on the walls, your
white couch or her sister’s hair).
Along with
the puffy paint, I’ve also added in an extra step with water colors. This is
completely optional, but does offer your child the chance to continue on with
the art-making in a different way. She can switch from pushing, stretching and
pressing the finger paint on to the paper to holding the thin paintbrush. It’s fine
motor fun!
Here’s What
You’ll Need:
·
Marshmallow
Peeps (we used yellow bunnies, but you can use any color or the chick variety)
·
Softened
margarine
·
Food
coloring (optional)
·
Card
stock paper
·
Water
color paints and a brush (optional)
Here’s What
to Do:
1. Put the
Peeps into a bowl and microwave them. We used five marshmallow bunnies, and
microwaved them for 20 seconds. Microwaves vary in intensity, so you may need
slightly more or less time to heat them. When the marshmallow treats start
puffing out, they’re ready.
2. Mix the margarine
in with the marshmallows. We used one tablespoon per the five bunnies. The
margarine makes the paint slightly less sticky and easier to spread.
3. Test the
paint to make sure it’s not too hot for your child. If it’s cool enough to
touch, your child can start spreading it over the paper.
4. Optional:
Add a few drops of food coloring to change the hue.
We made
flowers, but your child doesn’t have to. She can make a bunny, an Easter egg, a
tree, a house, a plain, a train, a cat, a dog … you get it – she can paint
anything she wants. Or, she can just explore spreading the paint and make an
abstract work of art.
That’s it!
As your child is painting, ask a few open-ended questions to get her thinking.
Try:
·
How
does the paint feel on your hands?
·
Why
do you think we needed to heat the Peeps before panting?
·
How
do you think the margarine changed the marshmallows?
·
What
do you think will happen if we let the paint sit out overnight? – Try letting
it sit out. Then touch the paint, exploring how the texture has changed.
·
What
do you think would happen if we used a paintbrush with the puffy paint?
Are you
looking for more Easter art activities?
Try painting a Peep!
Make some jelly bean water colors!
Dye Easter eggs with holiday candy!
Follow our Pinterest board for ideas!
Follow Mini Monets and Mommies's board Easter Crafts for Kids on Pinterest.
Try painting a Peep!
Make some jelly bean water colors!
Dye Easter eggs with holiday candy!
Follow our Pinterest board for ideas!
What a great combination of craft and learning opportunity! Thanks for sharing :)
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Wow - I have seen puffy paint before but never like this! Amazing.
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That looks sticky but probably better for your teeth to use those peeps that way!
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