George and I have a great time while Henry is at school most days. We’re starting to work many more toddler appropriate activities into our mornings. I really enjoy watching George getting a kick out of these, too!
Painting with water was a blast! George has a little thing for water, so I knew he’d get a kick out of this activity, too.
I colored in our chalkboard completely with sidewalk chalk. George helped as only a toddler can help.
I set out a little dish with just a little water to fill the bottom of it.
Handed George a few paintbrushes and showed him what happened when you got the water on the chalkboard.
He really got into it and it was fun painting along side of him.
He really acted like he was an artist busy as work. Showing me what he did as he made marks with his wet paintbrush.
How can an activity be much simpler than that?
And with a happy kid, can’t beat that either.
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What fun! He looks so happy!
Thanks! He had a great time.
Love it! Super simple yet so much fun and age appropriate. My 2 year old would love to do this. Thanks for the idea!
That’s why I can’t pass up posting the simple ideas! Enjoy!!
My mom did something similar when she was visiting – painting with water really is great! http://thnxpinterest.com/2012/04/11/thnx-pinterest-nana-water-painting/
it’s amazing how he’s holding that paintbrush! Definitely closer to 24 months, I am guessing.
Actually just barely 19 months.
His fine motor control is amazing. Especially compared to his older brother at this age. So very different.
Thanks for having labels with activities by age. Makes it so much easier to find ideas for my toddlers! I hear what you are saying about developmental stages, especially when you note the difference between your guys at similiar ages. Will certainly keep in mind when selecting an activity!
You’re welcome! I just added them, so I’m glad they’re helpful!
I wish I hadn’t given away our chalkboard – will have to keep an eye out for another, since this would be a great activity, and meets my criteria of not being too messy. Once in a while there’s nothing like a great mess, but for ordinary daily activities, I try to maintain some control!
Buy a cheap pack of 2″ paintbrushes from the Dollar Tree. Use this with a pail of water outside in the summer time. My granddaughters “paint” EVERYTHING with water. It does not hurt a thing…..the house, garage, driveway, fence, swing, their bikes, and rocks turn great colors when wet…..endless fun and they want to do it again and again. Too much fun!
This activity is a HUGE hit with the kids I nanny. It produces complete silence while they paint away, which is incredibly rare. And if they spill their ‘paint’ it’s an easy clean up.