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• Large “canvas” (e.g., old white sheet, unfolded paper grocery bag, large paper) 
• Non-toxic washable paint or water 
• Plastic disposable plates or Styrofoam trays 
• Wide paintbrush (1/2“ or 1” paintbrush from your garage or home improvement store) 
• 2-3 unique alternatives to traditional paintbrushes (dish scrubber, feather duster, sponge with a handle, small hand-held broom, etc.) 

Step 1: Spread out a large canvas. (To contain the mess, you may want to paint outdoors in the grass or “paint” with water.) 

Step 2: Put some non-toxic washable paint or water into one of the trays. 

Step 3: Offer your toddler a choice of a wide paintbrush or one of the unique “painting tools.” 

Step 4: Demonstrate how to dip the selected tool into the paint tray. Make some marks on the page and then invite your toddler to try! 

Step 5: Talk about the shapes, designs, marks and colors you see as he creates. You might say:

“Look what happens when you pat the sponge on the paper. You made that beautiful green blotch appear! Let’s see what else you can do!” 

Step 6: Encourage him to explore other brushes and tools. You might offer another paint color as well. 

Step 7: Allow your toddler the freedom to explore and create in the way he chooses.