Yarn Painting

Thread and paint combine to make this great toddler friendly painting activity.  Supply the little ones with different color paint and string.  Then have the kids dip the yarn into the paint and use the thread to paint a picture.  Kids will love the sensory play with the soft yarn and getting to touch the paint in a different way.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.themotherhuddle.com/string-painting-kids-craft/

Gift of curiosity has a similar activity.  However she makes mini Rorschach tests with her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.giftofcuriosity.com/painting-with-strings/

Squishy Paint Bags

Ziploc bags and paint turn into a perfect toddler craft and sensory play.

A day in the life of the kuesters uses two primary colors and lets the kids mix them together to learn about color creations.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://adayinthelifeofthekuesters.blogspot.com/2012/10/toddler-activity-sensory-paint-bags.html

Learning at his feet uses several bags of just one color for sensory play.

Get the instructions here:
http://learningathisfeet.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-toddler-diaries-paint-bags.html

Cuties by zootys combines all of the colors into one bag and lets the kids discover the classic yucky brown.

Get the instructions here:
http://cutiesbyzootys.com.au/monday-make-it-squishy-paint-bag/

Sweet happy life put the bags in the window so the kids can see the sun shine through.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sweethappylife.com/2012/activities/toddler-games-activities/toddler-indoor-activities/sunny-window-paint-play/