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Two boys are painting a large canvas of Elmer the Elephant.
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Paint Elmer the Elephant

Let's paint Elmer the Elephant! - A fun process art activity for preschoolers to create, color mix, and strengthen fine motor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Keyword: art activities for kids, Painting with Kids

Materials

Instructions

  • Read Elmer the Elephant and get familiar with the storyline.
  • Tape down the paper on the table or floor.
  • Quickly sketch an elephant to set up. Using Google for this is critical! I type in easy elephant (or what I am searching for) drawings and typically find what I need.
  • Add washable paint into a muffin tin and allow some sections to stay empty for color mixing.
  • Invite your child to paint Elmer. Anything goes!

Notes

SUPPLY NOTE: Use builder’s paper from a home improvement store to layer your tabletop. This paper is typically found in the painting aisle.