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Preschooler painting a white heart with a sponge and red paint.
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Sponge Painting Valentine's Hearts

Easy painting idea alert! Sponge Painting Valentine's Hearts is a simple Valentine's craft. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Keyword: Art, art activities for kids, fine motor activities, preschool winter activities, Toddler Craft Ideas, Valentine's Day crafts

Materials

  • Builder's Paper
  • Paintbrushes
  • Sponges
  • Washable Paint
  • White Construction Paper

Instructions

  • Cover the table with builder’s paper to protect the table from the paint.
  • Snip unused sponges into squares and long strips.
  • Add red paint to a bowl or cardboard container. Here I am using the top of an egg carton.
  • Stack a few pieces of white paper and cut out several white hearts at a time. I fold the paper in half to ensure my heart is symmetric.
  • Invite your child to paint the hearts using the sponges.

Notes

I cover the table with builder’s paper to protect the table from the paint. You can find this paper at home improvement stores. An alternative is cutting brown paper bags open and laying them flat before painting.