We’ve all had busy kids in our classroom. They want to move, move, move! So we created a collection of art ideas that have larger motions, perfect for those with lots of energy.
Paper Tube Painting – Use the arm to move paper tubes up and down in paint. Sensory Art in a Bag – Use hands to pat, pat, pat the bag and move around the paint mixture. Spin Art – Work the upper body while making the salad spinner move paint on paper. Golf Ball Painting – Tip containers back and forth to leave paint tracks. Car Painting – Drive cars through paint, making roads on big sheets of paper. Painting with Spools – Lots of stamping takes place with this busy art activity. Paint on Foil – Use cotton swabs or hands! Splat Painting – This gravity activity involves dropping paint from a distance. Scrub Painting – Cover the table with paper and scrub paint on top using brushes. Block Stamping – Use big motions while stamping your favorite blocks from paint onto paper. Marble Painting – Push marbles with paint inside a bag. Paint with Corks – Stamp painted corks onto paper making big movements. Roll Paint – Use the entire arm to roll paint onto bubble wrap, making prints. Water Bomb Art – Work on sensory, gross motor, and coordination with this baseball themed activity. (Steam Powered Family) Spray Bottle Painting – Have fun spraying paint onto paper. (Early Learning Ideas) Slinky Painting – Ditch the paintbrushes and use slinkies and paint on big sheets of paper. (Fantastic Fun and Learning) Ramp Painting – Make a rainbow while rolling paint down ramps. (Fantastic Fun and Learning) Snap Painting – Snap paint from rubber bands onto paper. (Crazy Life with Littles) Comb Painting – Explore textures, colors, and patterns while pulling a comb through paint. (Learn With Play At Home)
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