Here are some of our favorite watercolor ideas for kids. These projects are easy, fun for a variety of ages, and produce lovely works of art!
Updated April 2024
Watercolors are easily one of our top favorite art materials for little kids! We use liquid watercolors
and watercolor palettes. We also love these tempera paint pods that act like a watercolor (they’re pricey but the pods are large and last forever!).
See also: The Best Paints for Kids
For paper, we like watercolor paper, which is thick and doesn’t warp with the watercolors. If you want to get fancy, try this circular pad of watercolor paper! You can also use mat board remnants from frame shops (free!) or the matte side of poster board (super cheap).
See also: The BEST Paper for Kids Art
Here are some of our very favorite watercolor craft ideas for kids! We hope you try them all!
Watercolor Ideas for Kids
1. Geometric Watercolor Art
Geometric watercolor art is beautiful and easy to make with this saran wrap technique. Simply paint with watercolors, then scrunch saran wrap up on top of wet paint. Let dry and see your unique geometric designs!
2. Paint Watercolor Planets with Rubbing Alcohol
Learn how to use paints and rubbing alcohol to make beautiful watercolor planets. Create your own mini universe with this fun art activity!
3. Painting Lace
Learn how to paint lace with kids using liquid watercolors. Then turn the colorful lace into a beautiful wall hanging!
4. Paint a Watercolor Geode
Learn how to paint a watercolor geode in 5 easy steps! A wonderful watercolor painting activity to pair with learning about geodes and rocks.
5. Make Flowers with Paper Plates
Create 3D watercolor flowers using paper plates with a few things you likely have at home right now. Find out how to cut and paint giant flowers for a fun and relaxing watercolor art activity for kids.
6. Try Watercolor Painting with Salt
Get a starry night sky effect by painting with watercolors and salt. This easy watercolor technique produces a beautiful star-studded sky.
7. Make These Amazing Yayoi Kusama Inspired Dot Paintings
Create amazing and colorful dot paintings inspired by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. You can use a variety of art materials with this project, including watercolors.
8. Watercolor Crayon Resist on Canvas
We love wax resist painting and this one is especially fun! Watch crayons melt on a heated canvas for a vibrant piece of artwork.
9. Paint Butterflies with Liquid Watercolors
How to paint butterflies with liquid watercolors using the rubbing alcohol technique for the decorations on the butterfly wings. This is a fun art idea for kids of all ages, and adults, too!
10. Draw Abstract Self Portraits
Learn how to draw abstract self-portraits for kids in 6 simple steps! Then paint with watercolors to make the portraits pop!
11. DIY Paper Twirlers
These colorful paper twirlers are easy to make and mesmerizing to watch! Make and decorate your own beautiful paper twirlers using the watercolor resist painting technique.
What do you think? Which of these fun watercolor ideas will you try?
More Watercolor Ideas for Kids
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- 6 Easy Watercolor Ideas Using Resist Techniques
- 7 Watercolor Techniques for Kids
- How to Paint Watercolor Flowers for Kids
- How to Paint Watercolor with Markers
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