Make massive, involved, creative, and fun art projects for kids! We’ve collected 40+ of our favorite big art ideas to make it super simple to get started.
If you’ve been around for a while, you already know I’m a fan of Big Art. It seems to make art projects – even with toddlers and boys – manageable.
For those of you that are new to this term that I’ve made up:
Big Art is fun art projects for kids that invites total involvement in the process. I believe that the early years it’s all about the process, and not the product.
- It’s usually big in size.
- It gets you moving. Building those gross motor skills that are so important in the early years!
40+ Big Fun Art Projects for Kids
Remember, Big Art projects make movement part of the creative process. So go big, get moving, and make art together!
Check out the Big Art Pinterest board for more art project inspiration ideas!
Big art projects are some of my very favorite activities for kids. They’re super involving and kids tend to get lost in the creation process.
Plus, Big Art is really easy to adapt and create on your own. You can start with one of the 40+ ideas up top or create completely from scratch!
Top Tips to Make Big Art Fun for Kids
Since these projects are so big in scale and time commitment
- Make art bigger
- Create art with movement
- Use big objects to make the art
Make your art bigger by going outside, unrolling a big roll of paper, or grabbing a giant box. You’re looking to take up space – and lots of it!
Run, jump, roll, throw – just move! Getting into the physical action make bigger sized art projects more fun and engaging.
Adding movement to art creation builds those gross motor skills and major muscle groups. Plus, your kids will burn off tons of energy!
Get creative with your art tools, too. Unexpected objects, like giant bouncy balls or toy trucks, can make really interesting art!
What are your top art tips for kids and toddlers?
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sandra lochan says
I am learning lot from you, the ideas that am getting from you i am using for preschoolers because i am a teacher, Thank you.
Gwynn Torres says
So many great ideas! I had gotten leftover billboards from the outdoor companies, tacked them on the fence and let the kids create giant-size murals.
You’re doing wonderful work!
Gwynn
The Creativity Institute
eva says
I just love this post. I found it on pintress.
We do a “Big Art” party every year for our kids. We call it a Paint Party. Everyone loves it. I have had tons of people “ask’ to be invited. Everyone is painted from head to toe. This will be my 4 year doing it. Please check it out.
http://www.couturiermommy.com/2010/08/paint-party.html
Katherine says
This is a great list, thanks so much for including me in it! I want to try the catapult painting, ribbon throwing and body surfing! I would add yo-yo painting to this list: http://oneinchworld.com/blog/index.php/2009/07/yo-yo-painting-art-playgroup-friday/ as a great throwing/large motor paint experience. And I’m sure there are more, such a fun messy category!
homeschool mama says
such a great roundup! thanks!
Michelle Breum says
Oh how fun! This is a super collection of art ideas. The mess is worth the fun!!! I'm so missing summer right now!
Jen says
AWESOME!! So need a large roll of mural paper.
learningunboxed says
Hi Jamie,
What a wonderful collection and ideas for big arts? I have to honestly say that I was hesitant to let my boy mess around with colorful hands all these years. Big breakthrough this year for us, didn't mind even if we had to live in a rental house. Big Arts is one step further, the very reason I am commenting here is giving me an intuition that we are up to something big now. Thanks.
Prabha says
Hi Jamie,
What a wonderful collection and ideas for big arts? I have to honestly say that I was hesitant to let my boy mess around with colorful hands all these years. Big breakthrough this year for us, didn't mind even if we had to live in a rental house. Big Arts is one step further, the very reason I am commenting here is giving me an intuition that we are up to something big now. Thanks.
Prabha @learningunboxed
rachelle | tinkerlab says
So much fun! Can't wait to try some of these new-to-us ideas, Jamie.
Rashmie @ MommyLabs says
O my gosh, what a fabulous collection of ideas! Can't wait to try some of these over the weekend.
I've been thinking of doing pendulum painting for a while.
Thank you so much, Jamie, for including our self-portrait. :)
Melissa @ The Chocolate Muffin Tree says
Thank you including us and yet another Great collection!
Cheryl Golangco says
Loving ALL the wonderful ideas here!! Thanks for compiling them all, as well as including my blog! :)
Aleacia says
Holy Cow! I love big art! I wish it was getting warmer instead of colder so I can do some of these! I really, really want to try pendulum painting. I've seen it around and have always wanted to try it but now it's my mission! :)
Thanks for this roundup, so many great ideas!!
Aleacia
angelique Felix says
WOW! Let's do it BIG!! yeah :)
Thanks Jamie, amazing as always
Angelique