Painting pumpkins is the perfect way to let your toddlers decorate the gourds of the season with out knives or messy pumpkin guts involved. It is simple and an be pretty mess free if you do it just right. The pumpkins turn out really pretty and don’t rot instantly like a carved one. Want to try it? Here’s how we do it…
Pumpkin Painting Instructions:
1) Go outside and set up a little station cleared of anything that might get ruined.
2) Put a blob of each color of washable paint on a piece of construction paper.
3) Show your child what to do, and then let them go for it. If they don’t like the sensation of paint on their hands, foam brushes work well.
4) You can use painter’s tape to tape off designs on larger pumpkins, or leave well enough alone and drink your coffee.
5) Leave your pumpkin out to dry for several hours. Throw away your paint paper, or
save it for this project. Wash down your station with a wet rag and wash your child’s hands. You’re done! Don’t you feel festive?
The Bear is so proud of his masterpieces.
We actually did this on two different days and it kept him entertained for quite a while. Fine motor skill building is the best entertainment.
Have you decorated pumpkins with your wee ones? What techniques do you use?
