Enjoy these fun summer toddler art projects at home. Many of these projects were inspired by outdoor activities like playing with bubbles, building a campfire, and going to the beach. These projects are meant to get messy so embrace it! Live in the Los Angeles, CA area? Join our classes in person in Culver City, CA to complete these projects with other curious kids and their loved ones.
Galaxy Paint Pour
Materials
- Canvas
- Tempera Paint - Black, Blue, Pink, Purple, White
- Cups
- Craft Sticks
- Squeeze Bottles
- Trays
Instructions
Mix all the colors together in a cup. Pour the paint all over the canvas. Then splatter paint stars all over. This will need at least 24 hours to full dry.
Galaxy Chalk Art
Materials
- 9"x12" Black Paper
- Chalk
- Tempera Paint - White
- Q-tips
- Paper Towels
Instructions
Use chalk to make cool galaxy art.
Moon Craters
Materials
- Aluminum Foil
- Cardboard Circle
- Coins
- Tape
- 9”x12” Black Paper
- Glue
- Paint Brushes
- Tempera Paint - White
- Star Dot Tools
Instructions
Tape or glue coins to a cardboard circle and cover with aluminum foil.
Sponge Planets
Materials
- 9”x12” Black Paper
- Large Dot Sponges
- Plates
- Tempera Paint
- Metalic Paint
- Star Stickers
Instructions
Mix tempera and metalic paints on sponges and watch as your planets come to life.
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