4th of July Fireworks Art for Toddlers and Preschoolers
A fun art activity for toddlers and preschoolers for Independence Day, create some colourful red, white and blue fireworks pictures to celebrate.
Course Crafts
Cuisine 4th July
Keyword 4th of July Art for Preschool, 4th of July Art for Toddlers, 4th of July Craft, Cardboard Tube Fireworks for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Independence Day Art, Preschool Art, Toddler Art
Cardboard tubestoilet paper or kitchen paper insides are great
Optional
Glitterred and blue
Instructions
Preparation
Take your cardboard tube and make small cuts up to about halfway all around the bottom of the roll.
Gently push the cuts outward until they lay almost flat on a surface. Repeat this step on another toilet paper roll.
Pour your paint onto plates and spread evenly around
4th of July Fireworks Art with Toddlers and Preschoolers
Gently press the splayed cardboard tube into the paint
Remove and place onto card to create a print that looks like an exploding firework.
Repeat multiple times then swap tubes and a different colour
Optional
Before swapping colours gently sprinkle a little glitter over the wet paint
Shake off
Repeat once the second colour has been applied
Notes
If you want to make sure you have some really vivid prints then follow these tips.1. When you did the tube into the paint use the end of the paintbrush or your finger and gently press down on each of the strips into the paint so that they are fully covered.2. As you press down the painted strips from the cardboard tube onto the card use the same method to create the best print possible.