10 Toddler Art Projects to Do This Weekend

If you have toddlers at home, you are probably trying to come up with activities for them to keep them entertained. Look no further.

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It's no secret that kids love arts and crafts, and as parents we do our best to find things for them that are both age appropriate and fun. If the end goal is a busy toddler, the craft ideas you will find below include all sorts of activities, including sensory games for your child. So, here are 10 toddler art projects from Pinterest to try with your little one this weekend!

1. Paper Plate Donuts

This toddler craft from Happy Hooligans is not only adorable, but easy! It doesn't require a lot of supplies, and you can get creative with it and use things you already have at home. What I liked most about this activity is that it is educational as well. Not only can you use this as a letter D craft to help your little one learn the alphabet, but it's great for working on those fine motor skills too! Learning how to use scissors properly can seem like a daunting task, but this craft is fun. Your toddler can cut the paper plate into the shape of a donut and then decorate it with paint.

2. Art glass sun catcher

Another popular page on Pinterest is Buggy and Buddy. You will find all kinds of craft ideas there. This particular project caught my eye because of the beautiful result. It's also a chance for you and your toddler to learn about colors and geometry! They might need a little help from you to get started, especially if they're using a Sharpie marker, but that's totally fine because I love crafting with my kids. You can use the highlighters and choose the colors you want and then help cut out the frame from the cardboard.

3. Homemade finger paint

Many toddlers like to try everything they use, often with their mouths. This is part of their evolution, so don't panic! Here's a recipe for homemade finger paint using items you probably already have in your pantry. Since all you need is flour, water, salt and food coloring, it's ready to use in no time. It's such a fun sensory activity!

4. Shaving cream marbling

This is one of the best craft activities for kids of all ages. Who doesn't like to get a little messy? With this craft kit for kids, all you need is some shaving cream, paper, food coloring, and popsicle sticks. Just add whatever colors your toddler wants to the shaving cream and then use the popsicle stick to create that marbling effect. Getting those little hands in is another great sensory activity! Once the paper has dried you have a cool project to display.

5. Count the pompoms

While this is an easy activity for kids, it's fun and educational. You can choose a variety of pom pom colors and sizes, and all you need is paper and glue. These adorable little ice cream cones are so much fun. Simply select and write a number on each cone and it's up to your little one to stick the right number of pom poms on each one!

6. Sensory Squish Pockets

I absolutely love sensory bags when I'm looking for some mess free fun. They're incredibly versatile, so you can put whatever you want in them. You can even make them themed for holidays like Halloween, Easter, St. Patrick's Day and more! They're a perfect option if you like simple and clean art activities for kids AND no cleaning!

7. Homemade plasticine

From toddlers to preschoolers, I can't think of an age group that doesn't like playdough. It's great for letting your child's imagination run wild while helping their fine motor skills. They can crush it, roll it, grab it and shape it into anything they want. Homemade Playdough is fun and easy to make, and you can customize it any color you want! Here are six of our favorite playdough recipes.

8. Free printable coloring pages

Sometimes you want to keep your weekend art projects nice and simple, and you can with some free printables! The beauty of this is that there are so many to choose from and the possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating. Let your toddlers assert their independence and choose from crayons, stickers and even watercolor paints. Turn art time into play time! Browse our library of free printable coloring pages to get started.

9. Toilet Paper Roll Spinning

These are easy and adorable little things and your preschoolers will have a blast making them. The key supplies are toilet paper rolls and pipe cleaners, but I find that even construction paper works with a little patience and glue. I don't like being limited to one color either! Let your little ones be creative and design their spider in any color they want.

10. DIY tissue paper flowers

If you're feeling spring then this is another fun activity perfect for little kids. All you need is colored tissue paper and pipe cleaners. They are pretty and simple. The best part is that you can easily replace coffee filters if you don't have tissue paper. Just dye them in some water and food coloring and you're done.

The best part about these toddler activities is that they are fun and an easy art for both you and your child. Plus, they're not just for two- and three-year-olds. These are made for kids of all ages. And if you don't have the accessories at home, you can easily order them from Amazon. So why not try one of these awesome craft projects this weekend?

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