Art for Kids~Creative Ways to Paint

Art for kids is a must! We can can help foster creativity through the use of process art activities. There are so many different ways that your children can experiment with different ways to paint, making art a great option for any child. Plus art can help children use their fine motor skills, develop visual process and memory skills, and engage in self-expression.

Here on Fantastic Fun and Learning, we are always looking for creative ways to get our kids interested in art and learning, and we wanted to share with you some of the creative ways we like to paint!

In fact we’re so passionate about process art that we’ve partnered to create an entire series of weekly art lessons called, Fostering Creativity Through Process Art. 

Here in this collection of inspiring art for kids you’ll find some of our favorite ways to paint…paintbrushes optional! 

Make beautiful fall leaves using paint that is safe to taste with this Fall Leaf Painting with Edible Paint activity.

Learn about the Snowy Owl with this simple yet fun Snowy Owl Winter Craft.

Your children will love making their own fall trees with this Coloring Mixing Fall Tree Craft.

These DIY Fall Art Stamps can be used in so many different art activities.

Your kids will love this festive Jingle Bell Painting Christmas Process Art that incorporates real jingle bells!

Cars can be a fun and creative paintbrush option in this Racing Rainbow Painting Cars activity.

Use Halloween spiders to create this fun Paint with Spiders activity.

This Painting with Tea Bags activity is a great way to explore your senses while being creative.

Using this Painting with Rocks activity to incorporate nature into your next art activity.

Make your own paintbrushes using this Paint with Pom Poms activity.

Create beautiful flowers using this Pom Pom Painted Flowers activity.

Use flower petals in this fun Painting Activity with Flower Petals to create a fun and interactive paint craft.

This fun Pipe Cleaner Flower Stamping Art project is perfect for preschoolers and little learners.

Put those extra Q-Tips to use with this Q-Tip Painting and Q Craft.

Make your own inchworms and other fun crafts in the Letter I Painting Activity.

This C is for Corn Art activity list has everything you need for a farm or C letter unit.

Use this Pine Needle Art Activity in an outdoor or even in a Christmas theme.

This Tissue Paper Art activity is a great way to use up old tissue paper in a fun art activity.

This unique Bleeding Tissue Paper Chick Easter Craft is a messy art activity that your kids will love.

You don’t need a paintbrush with this fun Painting with Vegetables art activity!

This Painting with Carrots Open-Ended Art Activity is a great process-based art activity for kids.

This Yarn Stamp Art process activity is a great craft for creative learners.

Painting with Yarn is a fun and creative way to make art in the classroom.

Seashell Painting is a great summer art activity your kids will love.

This Candy Process Art is a great way to use up leftover candy!

Make your own Scented Homemade Paint that your kids can use to create sensory paintings!

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