Easy Watercolor Painting For Preschoolers
3-year-olds and preschoolers will love creating this easy watercolor painting idea using painter's tape.
Print Tutorial
Equipment
- Scissors
- Water container
- Paint Brush
- Exacto Knife Optional
Supplies
- Watercolor Paint
- Painter's Tape
- Heavy Drawing or Watercolor Paper
Instructions
- Tape out an image such as a heart or design using painter's tape.
- Paint water on the paper around the image.
- Use warm or cool color watercolor paint all over the paper.
- Sprinkle salt in wet paint for a fun effect.
- Let painting completely dry.
- Carefully peel off tape.
- Love your awesome watercolor painting.
Notes
- Tape any design you want. Kids can even just rip small pieces.
- Limit your young child to use warm or cool colors to avoid a brown mess when different colors mix.
- Add other watercolor techniques for a fun process art project such as salt, plastic wrap or paint splatter.
Cost: under $5