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Exploring and Learning with Paint: Meaningful Art Activities for Your Kids

July 13, 2020      17 Comments

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We’ve been at home with our kids for quite some time now and maybe if you’re like me, you feel like you’re running out of things to do. I know we’ve recently had the television on more than I like, and the hotter it gets the less time we want to spend outdoors. Being indoors more means I’ve had to get creative. I’ve found ways to engage in more meaningful art activities with things we have here at home.

Art is a simple, fun activity that kids absolutely love! One simple tool that we’ve been utilizing on these sweltering summer days to keep us entertained and learning at the same time…paint!

I know, I know paint is messy. Yes. It is. But you know what? Sometimes learning is messy. Stick with me here. Creating meaningful art activities for your kids allows them (and you!) to have fun while learning at the same time.

Yes! Your child can learn academic skills through art!

“Ok, cool! My kid can learn academic skills through art. That’s great! But who will teach them? I’m not a teacher, I learned that last spring.” Good question! The answer is simple:

Exploring and Learning with Paint!

I wrote the book for you! Included in this book are four activities already laid out for you in an easily-accessible format, complete with guiding questions to help you make meaningful art with your child.

The supply lists are simple, with items you probably already have around your home (hint: you’ll finally have a use for all of those extra toilet paper rolls you have around the house). These activities are far from complicated and quick to prep (with one exception – making ice cubes!).

When I wrote this book, I used all I’ve learned in my decade of experience working with children from ages 2 through 5th grade. Each activity has a section that shows you how you can modify it for different age groups.

My passion is experiential, hands-on learning and this book puts my passion straight into your hands!

How do I get my hands on these meaningful art activities?

Are you excited yet? I sure am! All you do to get this book is sign up below. That’s it! This book is absolutely FREE! It is my gift to you. All I ask is that if you like it, you point your friends here so they can get their own copy.

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  1. Sarah Styf says

    July 14, 2020 at 2:26 am

    My kids fell in love with canvas painting while we were on our camping vacation. It is such a good activity, but now I have to figure out what to do with all of the canvases!

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    • Stephanie LeBlanc says

      July 14, 2020 at 11:38 am

      We’ve got those, too! Good luck!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer Van Haitsma says

    July 14, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    My kids love painting. The messier the better! It’s so great for them to explore art and be creative. Thanks for sharing this!

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    • Stephanie LeBlanc says

      July 15, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      You’re welcome! At the beginning of my career someone shared a poem with me about “if you’re child comes home messy”. It has shaped me educational philosophy. I’ll have to find it and share. 😊

      Reply
  3. Jen @ Jen Bradley | MOMS says

    July 15, 2020 at 4:16 am

    What a great resource! Even for moms like me who get stressed by the very mention of paint!

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    • Stephanie LeBlanc says

      July 15, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      Thank you! Yes, there are safe ways to introduce paint! Painting outside if you can is a great way to avoid mess indoors. 😊

      Reply
  4. Adriane says

    July 15, 2020 at 3:06 pm

    I love this so much! We are big about process art in this family. It’s so good for growing brains. Congrats on writing a BOOK!!!

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    • Stephanie LeBlanc says

      July 15, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      Thank you! I agree 100%! Growing brains with art is so much fun! This is actually a sample of a bigger project I’m working on…experiential activities to supplement home learning. Make sure you’re subscribed so you can hear all about those once they’re available!

      Reply
  5. Edel says

    July 16, 2020 at 11:28 am

    We definitely need to use art more as a learning tool! Great post! ☺️💕

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    • Stephanie LeBlanc says

      July 16, 2020 at 11:30 am

      Thank you! Let me know how you like it once you’ve snagged your copy!

      Reply
  6. Jennifer Van Haitsma says

    July 24, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    I definitely want to try this! My kids love getting creative, and the messier the better for them!

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    • Stephanie LeBlanc says

      July 24, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      Yes!!

      Reply
  7. Mary Stephens says

    July 27, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    Creativity is SO important to a child. It gives them a great outlet for their emotions and helps them visualize the world in a whole new way!

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    • Stephanie LeBlanc says

      July 27, 2020 at 12:50 pm

      Absolutely! I’ve seen this to be true with some of my students who have had a hard time with writing or speaking their emotions!

      Reply
  8. Caressa says

    July 27, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    Me and my little have been looking for ways to explore new things so this came just in time.

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    • Stephanie LeBlanc says

      July 27, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      I’m glad to hear that! I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  9. Chrissy says

    August 1, 2021 at 8:10 pm

    Very interesting article! I started oil painting when I was 13. My son is still using crayons and chalk, but today, I showed him how to design a house with tree, cloud, and sun with the computer. He’s 3.5 years old. He did quite a good job already!

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