Homemade Puffy Paint
Mix together the following and pour into squirt paint container:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- food coloring
- water (you want enough water so it is a loose paste)
HINT: You can also put it in a sandwich bag with the edge cut off. The squeeze bottle was great for little hands, but the plastic bag was less clean up – so you pick what works best for your household.
Sensory Craft for Preschoolers
The kids thought it was great fun! We ‘painted’ on cardstock for durability. When the creation is done just stick it in the microwave for 30 seconds (or a little longer if it is really on their thick).
This is a great way for kids to practice making alphabet letters, their names, numbers, and more. (you can use these simple alphabet worksheets if your child needs some guidance)
When the paint puffs up it makes a really cool way to help little ones learn how to make letters!
- You can make upper/lower case letters & match have them match them
- Write the letter in pencil & have them trace it in puffy paint
- Spell out their name so they learn how to “build” it and to trace it with their finger
The possibilities are endless! I hope you try it – your kids will LOVE it!
More Sensory Play Activities for Preschoolers
- Glow in the Dark Playdough
- FREE Preschool Worksheets (theme based)
- DIY Slime
- I Spy Bottles for Preschoolers
- Edible Playdough for Toddlers
- Playing with Dinosaurs for Toddlers & Preschoolers
- KoolAid Playdough for Sensory Play
- Reading the Easy Way Preschool (12 week sight word reading program for Preschoolers includes 5 games, worksheets including color by sight word, readers, and more)
