These painting activities for preschoolers will have kids exploring different art materials, new techniques, and having fun! There are process art ideas and holiday and seasonal painting ideas, you are sure to find some art projects that your preschoolers will love to make.
We love exploring different painting techniques. Take a look at my collection of painting ideas for kids for more fun and creative art projects for kids of all ages to try!

We love creating and exploring with different art supplies and techniques. If you are looking for more art projects to try, take a look at our ultimate collection of amazing art projects for kids of all ages!
Engaging and Creative Painting Activities for Preschoolers
Take a look below for awesome painting ideas that preschoolers will love to explore and create! I have organized the project ideas by season to make things easier to find. The first section includes ideas you can use any time of the year.
Painting Ideas for Anytime
Try one of the ideas below for a painting activity you can do any time of the year.
5 Easy Watercolor Techniques for Kids That Produce Fantastic Results
These easy watercolor techniques for kids are perfect for all ages and offer endless possibilities for creativity and fun. Kids will love exploring these watercolor painting ideas that produce magical and unexpected results!
Easy Galaxy Spin Painting Art Project for Kids
This galaxy spin painting art project is out of this world! Spin art is such a fun process art technique that kids of all ages love.
ALPHABET CRAYON RESIST - hello, Wonderful
Combine letter practice and painting with this colorful alphabet art project.
Mess Free Painting: Kid's Initial Wall Art
These kid’s initial wall art pieces are easy enough for all ages, mess-free, and make beautiful kid’s room decorations or gifts for family!
How to Make Name Art with Pointillism
Sneak in a little name recognition, letter formation and fine motor skills with this Pointillism-inspired name art!
Shake Painted Rock Snail Craft
This rock painting idea gets kids active and is virtually mess free!
Van Gogh Sunflower Painting with Spices
Paint a picture that smells as good as it looks by using spice paints to make a Van Gogh inspired sunflower painting.
Sponge Shape Paintbrushes DIY Painting Ideas
Shape sponge paintbrushes lend themselves to fun ideas for preschoolers.
Mixing Paint Colors Preschool Activity
Discover the results of mixing paint colors in an art activity that blends with science.
Bubble Wrap Print Painting
Printing with bubble wrap is a great way to explore texture and patterns with young kids.
Easy Balloon Painting Ideas for Kids
Try a fun twist on regular painting with this balloon painting activity for kids. This is a great sensory project and easy to set up.
Painting on Foil – Easy Art Activity for Kids
Try painting on foil for a fun sensory twist!
How to Upcycle and Reuse Old Books to Make Beautiful Bookmarks
Children can easily turn pages from old books into brightly colored bookmarks.
Bounce Paint Process Art for Kids
Take this art project outside for a fun and unique painting experience!
Yarn Painting for Kids
A fun yarn painting activity for even really young kids with stuff you probably already have around the house!
Mess-free Art for Kids, Improved!
Try this mess-free painting idea for an art project that is easy to clean up!
Finger Painting Prints
Engage your child in a sensory activity as you try this engaging spin on finger painting.
Fire Truck Craft With Flame Painting for Kids
Use a mixed media approach to make this fun fire truck craft!
Fall painting projects
Take a look below for fall and Halloween painting ideas kids will love.
Cookie Cutter Process Art Made into Fall Placemats
Turn cookie-cutter process art into beautiful fall placemats for your holiday table. This fall craft is a perfect project for preschoolers that older kids will also enjoy creating. A great handmade gift idea!
Autumn Tree Painting with Cotton Balls
Create this gorgeous autumn tree painting using cotton balls. Kids will love creating this fall craft with all of the beautiful colors of autumn! Includes a branch template to make it easier for preschoolers.
Apple Tree Painting with Cotton Balls
Kids will love painting with cotton balls to create this fun apple tree painting! The perfect fall craft for kids of all ages. Free branch printable included.
Beautiful Watercolor Poppy Art Kids can Make
This watercolor poppy art is such a fun and easy art project for kids. Preschoolers will use easy watercolor techniques and practice their cutting skills! A great Remembrance Day craft or fall flower art project. Printable template included.
Pumpkin Spin Painting Halloween Art Project for Kids
This pumpkin spin painting is such a fun activity for kids! Super easy and a great Halloween art project for kids of all ages. Free printable templates included.
Watercolor Resist Surprise Ghost Painting
Kids will love watching their ghost pictures appear when they use this easy watercolor resist technique. A fun and simple non-scary Halloween craft.
Painted Rainbow Leaf Craft
A colorful take on a classic preschool craft, painted leaves!
Painting Leaves
Use bright bold colors to paint real leaves for a fun nature art project idea.
Pom Pom Fall Leaf Painting Craft
Kids can use pom poms held by clothespins to make fun painted trees with colorful leaves in this Pom Pom Fall Leaf Painting Craft.
Winter Art Project Ideas
Take a look below for creative winter, New Year's, and Valentine's Day art ideas.
Winter Scrape Painting with Narwhal Printable
This winter scrape painting activity is a fun and super easy process art project that kids in preschool and beyond will love! Free narwhal printable template included.
Winter Tree Painting with Cotton Balls
Kids will love creating this cute & easy winter tree painting using cotton balls. Add in a fingerprint red bird for an extra fun winter touch. Free printable branch template included.
Colorful Kid Made Christmas Cards with Coffee Filters
Use coffee filters and watercolors to make these colorful Christmas cards. Printable template included.
Christmas Ornament that Toddlers Can Help Make
Turn finger painting into a giftable ornament with this simple Christmas craft.
Star Spin Painting Easy New Year's Art Project
This star spin painting is a super easy and fun New Year's art project that kids will love! Make spin art stars and turn them into a unique New Year's Eve banner as part of your holiday decor.
Easy Heart Spin Painting for Valentine's Day
Spin painting hearts make the perfect Valentine's Day art project for kids. Kids will have a blast spinning their hearts and making cool patterns. An easy project for preschool kids to make on their own and an awesome process art project for kids of all ages!
Easy Q-Tip Painted Heart Art for Kids to Make
This q-tip painted heart art is so easy and fun for preschoolers to make! A great Valentine's Day craft that is also great for working on fine motor skills.
Mixed Media Heart Art Project for Kids
Kids will love using watercolors and paper to create this beautiful heart art project that is perfect for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. Easy watercolor techniques make this a perfect art project for preschoolers!
Heart Art Salt Painting Project
Use salt, glue, and watercolors to make gorgeous heart art.
Easy Heart Art Painting for Preschoolers
Try out a fun new painting technique to make this heart art project.
Spring Painting Ideas
There are so many fun and colorful painting ideas for spring and Easter! Take a look below for some project inspiration.
Easy Watercolor Flowers for Kids to Make
These easy watercolor flowers are an excellent beginner watercolor project for preschool-aged children. It's also a great project to practice scissor skills! Free printable template included.
Cherry Blossom Painting with Cotton Balls
Kids will love using cotton balls to create this gorgeous cherry blossom painting! A wonderful spring art project for preschoolers and beyond. Free printable branch template included.
Create Simple Watercolor Easter Egg Art with Stickers
Use a simple watercolor resist method to create this gorgeous watercolor easter egg art with kids. So simple and fun for kids of all ages! Free printable easter egg template included.
Process Art Scrape Painting with Bunny Silhouettes
Scrape painting is a super fun process art activity that kids will love! Use beautiful spring colors to make these bunny silhouettes that are the perfect art project for spring or Easter. A great painting activity for preschool-aged kids and beyond. Free printable bunny template included.
Colorful Q-tip Easter Egg Painting
A fun q-tip Easter egg painting activity that will keep preschoolers engaged and having fun creating colorful patterns! Printable Easter egg template included.
HANDPRINT RAINBOW PAINTING
Handprint rainbow painting is a fun sensory art for kids. Get hands-on with paints and explore colour mixing and blending!
Paint a rainbow sponge painting art
Create a perfect rainbow by adding rainbow coloured paint to a sponge.
Easter Egg Potato Stamping w/ Printable Template
Easter Egg Potato Stamping is a classic kids’ activity and the perfect way to use up potatoes that are past their prime!
Summer Art Activities
Take a look below for some summer painting inspiration!
Colorful Q-tip Painted Dragonfly Craft
This q-tip painted dragonfly craft is a fun and easy summer activity perfect for preschool-aged kids! This is a wonderful and relaxing painting project that is also great for working on fine motor skills. Free printable dragonfly template included!
Orange Tree Cotton Ball Painting
Kids will love creating this orange tree cotton ball painting with gorgeous shades of green and then stamping on oranges using a cork. Free printable template included!
Spin Painting Canada Day Craft
Kids of all ages will have tons of fun spin painting and making cool patterns with this Canada Day craft. An easy project for preschool kids to make on their own and an awesome process art project for kids of all ages! Click through to get your free maple leaf template.
Rose Art Watercolor Painting Project
Invite children to paint a rose, with watercolors and a black resist medium, to create gorgeous faux stained glass rose art.
Everything You Need to Know About Squirt Painting
Use spray bottles to make beautiful, crazy pieces of art!
Fireworks Salt Painting Craft
Celebrate New Year or the 4th of July with this fun fireworks salt painting.
I hope you enjoyed looking through all of the amazing painting activities for preschoolers and are inspired and excited to give some a try!
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