Rock painting for kids is always a fun activity! Kids of all ages love to paint and decorate rocks. They make great handmade gifts, can be used as decoration, and of course, are fun to put in the garden and hide outside for others to find.

We love exploring different painting techniques. Take a look at my collection of painting ideas for kids for more fun and creative art projects to try!

Take a look below for rock painting ideas that are fun, colorful, and creative!

Creative Rock Painting for Kids

The Cutest Watermelon Painted Rocks for Kids to Make

Adorable watermelon painted rocks for kids to make. An easy and fun summer craft that kids will love creating!

How to Make Adorable Ice Cream Painted Rocks

Kids will have a blast making these adorable ice cream painted rocks! A simple and fun summer craft.

Colorful and Easy Flower Painted Rocks to Make

Colorful flower painted rocks that are easy to make using only a few simple supplies. Step by step easy to follow tutorial. A fun craft kids will love!

Adorable Cactus Painted Rocks for Kids to Make

These cactus painted rocks are a fun and easy art project kids will love! A great craft idea for older kids and tweens. Step by step easy to follow tutorial.

Easy Painted Easter Egg Rocks for Kids

These painted Easter egg rocks are super easy and tons of fun for kids to make! Use them as part of your Easter decor or include them in a non-candy Easter egg hunt!

The Cutest Easter Bunny Painted Rocks for Kids to Make

These Easter bunny painted rocks are so cute and colorful! A perfect Easter or spring craft for older kids and tweens.

How to Draw Mermaid Scales on Painted Rocks

Easy steps for how to draw mermaid scales on painted rocks. A fun rock painting activity for kids that would be perfect for playdates, birthday parties, summer camps, or any time!

Mother's Day Painted Rock Craft with Fingerprint Art

An easy painted rock craft using fingerprint art that makes a wonderful Mother's Day craft and keepsake.

Easy Leaf Printing on Rocks Autumn Craft

This leaf printing art project is a gorgeous fall craft that kids will love making! An easy painted rock idea that would make a great addition to your fall decor this holiday season.

Easy Halloween Painted Rocks Kids Can Make

Make easy Halloween painted rocks with just a few supplies. Simple shapes and bright colors make this a fun Halloween craft kids will love to make!

Colorful Snowflake Painted Rocks Kids can Easily Make

Kids will love making these colorful snowflake painted rocks with only a few simple supplies! Step-by-step tutorial included.

The Cutest Reindeer Painted Rocks for Kids to Make

These reindeer painted rocks are easy to make and just adorable! They make a wonderful Christmas craft that kids of all ages will enjoy creating.

Make Adorable Tic Tac Toe Rocks with Ladybugs and Bees

These tic tac toe rocks are super easy for kids to make! Paint ladybug and bee rocks for a fun game that is perfect to take on the go or play at home.

I hope you had a chance to check out some of the ideas above and are inspired to try some projects out!

Rock Painting Supplies

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You don’t need a lot of supplies to start rock painting! You probably have some supplies at home already. Here is a list of my favorite rock painting supplies to use with kids.

Rocks in all shapes and sizes. You can find river rocks outside in nature or buy rocks at your local craft or dollar store.
You can use any type of acrylic paint for rock painting. I like to use the inexpensive paint bottles you can find at most dollar stores.
Paintbrushes in a variety of sizes.
Paint pens are great for adding in detail! Using paint pens for small areas and details can make things easier for kids. Posca paint pens are by far my favorite.
Dotting tools. These are not essential but so nice to have and fairly inexpensive! If you do not have dotting tools you can use the end of a small paintbrush.
Mod Podge for sealing your rocks.

How to Seal Painted Rocks

When sealing painted rocks with kids I don’t like to use any type of toxic spray sealer. I prefer to use Mod Podge to seal our rocks. This way you don’t have to worry about any harmful fumes that come with using an aerosol spray.

If you are going to be using your rocks inside, you can simply use regular Mod Podge. I like the matte finish. If you are going to be placing your rocks outside outdoor Mod Podge works great!

Before sealing your painted rocks, let your rocks completely dry. I always wait until the next day to paint on the Mod Podge. Make sure to paint on at least two thin coats, letting each coat fully dry in between.