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10 process art activities for kids

April 23, 2014 by Katie 6 Comments

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When it comes to doing art with kids, I have a bias for projects that are open-ended and process-oriented. Many people refer to these kinds of art projects as process art. With process art, the process of creating the artwork is just as important, if not more important, than the final product itself. Process art is all about enjoying and engaging in the process of creation rather than trying to reach a particular end goal.

With process art, kids do not have to be preoccupied with whether their art looks “right” or fits some adult-directed idea of what they were supposed to create. With process art, there is no “right” or “wrong” way to do a project. Instead, kids are free to really explore and be creative with the materials.

The fantastic contributors to the Weekly Kids’ Co-op have shared some wonderful ideas for doing art with kids. This week I’m highlighting 10 process art activities for kids. These activities use a wide range of materials and will appeal to kids of all ages.

10 process art activities for kids #handsonlearning #preschool || Gift of Curiosity

Egg paint bombs from The Fairy and the Frog

Egg paint bombs from The Fairy and the Frog

Kool Aid ice painting from FSPDT

Kool Aid ice painting from FSPDT

Marbled coffee filter button flowers from FSPDT

Marbled coffee filter button flowers from FSPDT

Oil and water paintings from Our Dandelion Wishes

Oil and water paintings from Our Dandelion Wishes

Bugs in the grass textured painting from Craftulate

Bugs in the grass textured painting from Craftulate

Egg carton sculpture from Theres Just One Mommy

Egg carton sculpture from Theres Just One Mommy

Pom pom collage from Craftulate

Pom pom collage from Craftulate

String art for kids using styrofoam and toothpicks from Buggy and Buddy

String art for kids using styrofoam and toothpicks from Buggy and Buddy

Print making with recycled cardboard from Where Imagination Grows

Print making with recycled cardboard from Where Imagination Grows

Use science to tie dye from Kids Activities Blog

Use science to tie dye from Kids Activities Blog

I hope you enjoyed these fun ideas for engaging your children in process art!

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6 Comments

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  1. Lisette says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:48 am

    Thanks for featuring our cardboard printmaking!!

    Reply
  2. Ciara@ourlittlehouseinthecountry says

    April 25, 2014 at 6:28 am

    Absolutely love all these ideas, fantastic collection, thanks for collating and sharing! Lot’s here to keep us busy! Visiting from Sun Scholars Kids Friday! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      April 25, 2014 at 6:35 am

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Sue Lively says

    April 25, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    Some great ideas! Particularly like the cardboard printing – going to give that a try with my 2.5 year old! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Theres Just One Mommy says

    April 27, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Thanks for featuring our egg carton creations! So many fun ideas this week!

    Reply
  5. Pinkoddy says

    April 28, 2014 at 2:02 am

    Some really great ideas featured here.

    Reply

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