Need a painting activity that takes two minutes to set up and keeps kids busy for longer? Bubble Wrap Art is it.
- Looking for an easy process art idea for toddlers and preschoolers?”
- Want to see bubble wrap art in action?
- Supplies Needed for this Bubble Wrap Art activity
- Why are art activities good for toddlers & preschoolers?
- How to set up this Bubble Wrap art activity
- Bubble Wrap Art Instructions
- What are some other bubble wrap activities for kids?
- Need more low prep art activities?
- What are some other easy art activities?
Looking for an easy process art idea for toddlers and preschoolers?”
You need to try bubble wrap art!
It's a great way to experimenting with color and have a cool sensory art experience!
Want to see bubble wrap art in action?
Watch the short instruction video below or scroll down for more details!
Supplies Needed for this Bubble Wrap Art activity
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- Bubble wrap
- Craft tray
- Painters Tape
- Washable paint (we used neon!)
- White cardstock paper
- Paint brushes
Why are art activities good for toddlers & preschoolers?
Art activities are so important for toddlers & preschoolers- especially process art!
Here are five reasons why I think art is good for toddlers & preschoolers:
- Art helps kids experiment and problem solve!
- Art is FUN and helps kids develop their creative skills!
- Art helps toddlers build their fine motor skills.
- Art is a great way for toddlers to connect and build positive relationships with friends, caregivers, and teachers.
- Art allows kids to explore new sensory experiences and materials.
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How to set up this Bubble Wrap art activity:
It's so easy!
- Put out a craft tray or baking pan for your child to use.
- Place piece of bubble on the tray and tape it in place.
- Fill up a cup with paint.
- Give each kid a paint brush
- Grab some pieces of cardstock, cut in half, and keep them nearby.
Bubble Wrap Art Instructions:
- Invite kids to paint onto the bubble wrap.
- Encourage them to make designs all over the bubble wrap.
- Next give them a piece of cardstock and show them how to press down the paper and then carefully pull it off.
- Checked out the cool designs that are left on the paper when you pull it up..
- Lay the design out to dry and try again with a new paper! It's impossible to make just one of these.
- Once it's dry, you can use your creations to make photo art, like the ones we shared at the bottom of this post.
What are some other bubble wrap activities for kids?
- Paint with Hammer
- Pop the Rainbow movement activity
- Apple art with toddlers
- Bubble wrap stomp painting by Mess for Less
What else would you add?
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Need more low prep art activities?
We put our favorite art activities all in one place! Go here to check it out!
What are some other easy art activities?
Here's my formula for an awesome art activity:
- Fun to repeat
- Inexpensive materials
- Easy to set up
Here are a few art activities we love:
Do you have any other favorite ways to use bubble wrap? Tell us about them in the comments!
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