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Big rock painting

Rocks bigger than a fist painted in bright colors, to line the garden path.

Big rock painting
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 1 to 3
Time20 minutes plus drying
Cost$0 to $3
SpringSummerOutdoorsGifts

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

Safety

Use only rocks too big to fit in a toilet paper tube, and paint sitting down. Rocks are heavy for little feet.

  1. Step 1: Hunt for rocks
    1

    Hunt for rocks

    Look for smooth rocks together. Big ones only.

  2. Step 2: Wash them
    2

    Wash them

    Scrub them in water and let them dry in the sun.

  3. Step 3: Pour the paint
    3

    Pour the paint

    Squeeze a few colors on a paper plate.

  4. Step 4: Paint away
    4

    Paint away

    Let your toddler paint the rocks any way they like.

  5. Step 5: Dry them
    5

    Dry them

    Leave them in the sun for 1 hour.

  6. Step 6: Place them
    6

    Place them

    Set them in the garden or by the front door.

Edie's tip

Washable paint fades in the rain. Painting them again next week is half the fun.

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