Easy Toddler Process Art Activities

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• Easy Toddler Process Art Activities

Inside: Learn about the many ways to introduce toddler process art through this compilation of simple preschool activities.

Process art provides an amazing opportunity for toddler development in such a fun way. This style of activity allows toddlers to discover new sensory experiences and begin to interact with ideas such as color mixing.

This is because the defining aspect of process art is that it does not focus on the end product. Unlike craft projects which has a general set goal for the appearance- making a mouse, drawing a flower, etc.- process art is focused on the learning experience of the actual art process itself.

Shaking, rolling, stamping, and mixing motions promote fine motor development as children learn about how the objects interact with one another, learning more about the natural world.

Luckily, not only is process art very beneficial, but it’s also fairly easy to set up! So many common objects can be utilized as art tools. Now, just because the focus is not on the end appearance, that doesn’t mean that you can’t appreciate the outcome! Examine the finished art work with toddlers, looking at the lines and texture that are left behind and talking about which objects made it look that way.

Article: "Process Art For Toddlers", by Sheryl Cooper, published September 22nd, 2021.