My girls and I love to explore painting with a variety of brushes and objects. One of our favorite explorations is with gadgets and tools from the kitchen. So, gather up some washable paint and an assortment of things from the kitchen. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• potato masher
• whisk
• fork
• honey dipper
• spatula
• sponges and scrubbies
• bottle brush
• cookie cutters
• melon baller
• chopsticks

Try spreading a thin layer of paint on a paper plate or tray. Your child can then dip a gadget in the paint and make a print on the paper. Some tools, like honey dippers and whisks, are also fun to dip into a cup of paint and then dab and roll on the paper. Experiment!

Most kitchen tools clean-up well afterwards and you can continue using them in the kitchen. However, I also like to keep a box of kitchen gadgets that I don’t use anymore or that I find inexpensively for anytime painting and less worry about clean-up.

Have fun!

Find more simple ways to play, create, and discover at Amy’s blog, Let’s Explore.