With spring in the air this simple process art activity is great to do with your toddlers and preschoolers. We’re going to leave the paint brushes aside and use some flower to paint with instead. Using bright colours this is such a fun way for your little ones to get creative. So pick some flower, set out some paints and let’s get arty this spring with painting with flowers.

Spring Flower Painting Fun Art Activity for Tots Pinterest Image from Rainy Day Mum

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Spring Process Art

Process art is very different than the normal toddler and preschool crafts that you see instead of making a project with an end point in mind it allows your child to explore techniques, get creative and enjoy the freedom to just do art for fun.

colourful flower prints on a piece of paper

We’ve painted with toys before which was fun, but using nature is another great way to explore art before. With the flowers coming up and children that love to pick them if you end up with a bunch then why not use some to get creative.

Be warned that this can get a little messy, but if you set up your art area with an easy to clean cloth and suitable clothing for your tots then you will be fine.

Painting with Spring Flowers

After setting up a suitable area where your kids can get messy it’s time to have some fun with this simple spring activity for toddlers and preschoolers.

Materials Needed for Painting with Flowers

set up for painting with flowers in the spring ideal for toddlers and preschoolers

Paints – for toddlers and preschoolers we love using these paints
Paint Pallete or plate – check out this one which is similar to the one we have
Lots of Paper
Flowers

How to Paint with Flowers with Your Toddler or Preschooler

1. Pour paint onto a paper plate. Leave space between your paint colors, or if you want to achieve a mixed color look, pour paint near the center of the plate where the colors touch each other.

stamping a carnation on white paper with red paint for a simple process art activity for tots

2. Carefully dab the flower into the paint and stamp it on the paper. You can use a set of flower, or the same flower let your little one explore

rainbow flower painting child mixed colours on a paint palette with a carnation to create vibrant colours

3. Create fun designs around the paper! Set aside and allow the painting to dry, then display in your home or classroom

painting with flower on a piece of paper with colourful paints

More Spring Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

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More Process Art Activities to Try at Home

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red carnation in paint on a piece of paper painted with bright craft paints created by a child with the flower

Process Art Paint with Flower for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Cerys Parker

Simple spring process art activity for toddlers and preschoolers to paint with flowers

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Print Instructions

Prep Time 5

Activity Time 13

Video

Equipment Needed

Messy Art Supplies to keep the area clean
Washable Pallette for the paints

Materials Needed

Washable Craft Paints
Flowers you can cut the stems to make it easier for your child to hold
Paper

Instructions

Pour paint onto a paper plate. Leave space between your paint colors, or if you want to achieve a mixed color look, pour paint near the center of the plate where the colors touch each other.
Carefully dab the flower into the paint and stamp on the paper. Use alternate flowers if you don’t want the paint colors to mix.
Create fun designs around the paper!
Set aside and allow the painting to dry, then display in your home or classroom

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