Toddler Activities: Painting with Water Colors

Here is an easy way to introduce water colors by using water colors that come in a tube. It's very easy for children using watercolor sets for the first time to end up getting colors all mixed together making a pool of brownish black. Learning how to rinse a brush after each color is the key to painting with the Crayola and Rose Art sets used for school.

White cardstock or water color paper

Cut to size desired. 5 x 7 inches is a good size for a card.

Brushes

Water Colors

Palette available at any store with craft section for about $1

1. Choose a few colors and squeeze a pea sized drop in one of the sections on the palette.
2. Cover area with newspaper.
3. Fill bowl with water. Show your child how to wet brush, select a color and rinse before using another color.

4. Dry flat to avoid drips.
5. Use as a card, frame or mount on a construction paper to display.

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