Hunting for shells has always been a favorite beach activity for our family. Cue photo memories from past beach trips – here come the tears! Painting seashells when we get home – another favorite thing to do!
This activity can be done lots of different ways – but the goal is to keep the prep and set-up easy. Focus on this activity being a creative outlet for kids to explore and create!
What would your kids like to paint? We’re mostly talking about shells but we’ve also added other items from nature to the mix – sticks, rocks, acorns, anything goes!
Now it’s time to think about paint. For most kids activities, I typically like to stick with washable paint, but for this idea, acrylic paint seems to work best.
Don’t forget the paintbrushes! For just about any painting activity, I like to offer my kids a variety of different types of paintbrushes.
Let’s Paint! There’s no wrong way to do this creative project. We’ve done this activity lots of times and it has never turned out the same way twice. Simply allow your young artist to explore and create!
You may even have an older child who is inclined to do fancy designs on theirs. I love seeing what kids come up with – their imaginations are amazing!
Looking for Something a Little Less Messy? Paint with water instead – such an easy art activity! That’s right, instead of acrylic paints, provide your younger kids with shells, a small container of water, and a paintbrush!