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Category: Art

Age 3+

Candy Cane Puffy Paint! AGES 3+

Smells like peppermint and it’s easy to make! Materials (affiliate link):Shaving cream white gluepeppermint extractglitterfood coloring(only for the red) Candy Cane Puffy Paint! AGES 3+Smells

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Age 3+

Buttons and Mirrors! AGES 3+

What kind of design can you make? Transient art is non-permanent, constantly evolving and process orientated creativity in action. When children work on transient art

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Age 2+

Chalk Paint! AGES 2+

This is a fun process art activity. Make your own chalk paint! The colors come out very vibrant! Materials (affiliate links): Cheese Grater (I bought

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Age 2+

Water Balloons & Chalk! AGES 2+

This is an easy art, gross/fine motor and sensory activity! Art for young children is all about exploring new materials. Materials (affiliate links): Chalk Water

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Age 5+

Dart Painting! Ages 5+

This painting activity was so much fun. If you stand too close you might get paint splatter on you! Materials (affiliate links): Balloons Darts Paint

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Age 2+

Erupting Ice Chalk! Ages 2+

Erupting Ice Chalk! Ages 2+ Great summer science activity! Materials(affiliate links): 1/4C Cornstarch 1/4C baking soda 1/2C water 3-5 drops of food coloring Vinegar Ice

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