What’s an easy art activity for toddlers and preschoolers? This coffee filter art project is a classic! It’s fun to repeat again and again!
Need an easy art activity for toddlers or preschoolers?
Try this classic favorite- coffee filter art!
Parents and teachers have been doing this simple activity for decades, me included!
This coffee filter art project is easy to set up, doesn’t require very many materials, and each creation is different… which means it’s fun to do over and over again!
Want to see this coffee filter art project in action?
Watch the short instruction video below or scroll down for more details!
Supplies Needed for this Coffee Filter Art Activity
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- Spray bottle (I love my continuous spray bottle that mists for this)
Why are art activities good for toddlers & preschoolers?
Art activities are so important for toddlers & preschoolers!
Here are five reasons why I think art is good for toddlers & preschoolers:
- Art helps kids experiment and problem solve!
- Art is FUN and helps kids develop their creative skills!
- Art helps toddlers build their fine motor skills.
- Art is a great way for toddlers to connect and build positive relationships with friends, caregivers, and teachers.
- Art allows kids to explore new sensory experiences and materials.
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How to set up this coffee filter art project:
It’s so easy!
- Put out a craft tray or baking pan for your child to use.
- Place a coffee filter on the tray.
- Fill up your spray bottle with water.
- Grab some markers and put them in a container for easy access.
Coffee Filter Art Project Instructions
- Invite kids to draw on the coffee filter with markers.
- Encourage them to cover the entire coffee filter, make lines, shapes, color blocks, etc.
- Next spray the coffee filter using the mist setting. Try to spray all of the marker designs. Encourage kids to experiment using less water or more water on their designs to see what happens.
- Let the coffee filter dry.
- Hang up in a window to display or use them to make something else fun or creative, like coffee filter butterflies.
What are some other easy coffee filter activities for kids?
What else would you add?
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What are some other easy art activities?
Here’s my formula for an awesome art activity:
- Fun to repeat
- Inexpensive materials
- Easy to set up
Here are a few art activities we love:
Do you have any other favorite art activities? Tell us about them in the comments!
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