I couldn’t help myself. Tissue Paper Easter Art needed to happen. By now, you know if a holiday is around the corner, so it is an easy art idea with tissue paper. What would peanut butter be without jelly? My thoughts exactly. Tissue paper Easter art is on rotation, just like the other painting ideas for toddlers and preschoolers, we have here at Days with Grey.
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Other tissue paper art activities
Not sure what I mean when I say we have a thing for painting with tissue paper? Welcome, you must be new here.
Here’s the shortlist:
It’s like painting minus the paint. (But if you prefer to paint, we’ve got an extensive list of painting activities for kids too!)
Painting with tissue paper is for all families that want to paint but need that entry-level idea to get started. Rather than paint, we are using glue. And since the glue dries clear and peels off – this is a win for many.
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Why art is important for kids
We hear that art is important for kids, but do you ever wonder WHY it is important?
Art encourages a child to develop:
- Concentration
- Connection
- Creativity
- Fine motor strength
- Hand-eye coordination
- Self-expression
- Self-regulation
We like to keep easy art and painting ideas going as often as possible. It may begin as a Pinterest idea, but let your child take the lead. Art is a freedom of expression that looks different for each individual.
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Looking for Easter ideas?
Check out these simple ideas!
Supplies
Like most of our spring crafts for kids, we can use supplies for multiple art ideas.
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Large White Construction Paper
This is heavy-duty paper that is great for tissue paper art or painting with liquid or watercolor paints.
Tissue paper Squares
Yes! They make tissue paper SQUARES! We love these precut tissue paper squares in assorted colors.
Paint Brushes for Kids
Every set of paint needs paintbrushes. This set will last a few years as you paint with watercolors or tempera paint.
Liquid School Glue
Yep! This is the same glue from our childhood. Kid tested and approved.
How to set up issue paper Easter art
- Draw a large Easter egg on the paper.
- Rip scraps of tissue paper or lay out the tissue paper squares. (I added them to the supply list above for no prep work)
- Add water to the glue with a paintbrush.
- Demonstrate how to lay one piece of tissue paper on the Easter egg and “paint” over it with the glue/water solution.
- Watch and chat about how the colors change as more layers are added.
- Let the Easter egg dry completely.
- Cut the Easter egg.
- Hang! (or gift to a friend or family member)
When the tissue paper art dries, hang it up in a window for the sun to shine! Pair this activity with a new picture book for spring and say hello to the new season.
FAQ
Any type of spring craft designed to give your child the independent ability to create is the best for toddlers and preschoolers. When children can create, they build confidence while strengthening fine motor skills. Here are 50 art activities for kids.
A safe estimate for this activity is to mix liquid glue with water at a 75/25 (ish) ratio. It was just enough to keep the glue gooey.
Growing up, Easter baskets always included more candy than I could count. But with a food allergy, we need non-food ideas for Easter basket ideas. Sticker books, sketch pads, watercolor paints, markers, sidewalk chalk, kinetic sand, memory games, and bathing suits make terrific Easter basket ideas for kids.
