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Straw Painting

In this art project, your toddler can either blow the paint with the straw, or use the straw as a paint brush.
By: Trish Kuffner, author of The Toddler's Busy Book

Straw Painting


If your child has mastered the skill of blowing, she may enjoy this activity. If not, she will still enjoy using the straw as a paintbrush.

Materials

  • Tempera paint
  • Paper
  • Drinking straw

Directions

  1. Drop a bit of thin paint on a piece of paper.
  2. Give your child a straw and have her blow the paint around.
  3. If you like, add a second and third color.
  4. You can also try different types of paper for different effects.

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