Cotton Ball Splat Painting
Dip, throw, splat. Paper on the ground and paint flying through the air.
- Ages
- 2–6 yrs
- Play
- 15–30 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Mess
- messy
- Energy
- lively
- Where
- outside
You’ll need
Mostly things you probably have at home.
- washable paintGet it on Amazon
- cotton ballsGet it on Amazon
- a big sheet of paperGet it on Amazon
Optional
- paper plates for the paintGet it on Amazon
- clothespins as handlesGet it on Amazon
How to play
Before you start: Lay a big sheet of paper on the grass or driveway. Pour a little of each paint color onto paper plates.
Dip a cotton ball in paint.
Stand back a few steps and throw it at the paper. Splat.
Let them throw every color.
Try from further back, or drop them from as high as they can reach.
Hang the painting up to dry.
What it helps with
Keep it safe
- Cotton balls can end up in mouths. Watch younger toddlers closely.
Make it different next time
- Clip a clothespin on as a handle and stamp instead of throw.
- Draw a circle on the paper and aim for the middle.
Cleanup: Throw the cotton balls away. Hose down anything that splatted past the paper.
Three more like this
- Good for siblings
- Good for siblings
Burn energy
Stuffy Toss
10–25 min 15 mo–6 yrs Low mess- stuffed animals
- a chair or cushion to land them on
- Good for siblings
