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Preschooler decorating four paper Easter eggs with blue and purple tissue paper.
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Tissue Paper Easter Art

EASY toddler and preschool Easter painting idea. Mix glue and water to create colorful Easter egg designs. A great introduction to painting.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Keyword: art activities for kids, Easter activity for kids, easy activiity for kids, Spring activity for kids

Materials

  • Liquid Glue
  • Paintbrush
  • Tissue Paper
  • Water
  • White Construction Paper

Instructions

  • 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 egg dry completely.
  • Cut the Easter egg.
  • Hang! (or gift to a friend or family member)

Notes

PRO TIPS: Mix liquid glue with water at a 75/25 (ish) ratio. It was just enough to keep the glue gooey. Now I know that I am not giving you exact measuring amounts. The key is to mix and see what’s needed as you go.