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Dot marker art

Chunky dot markers that make a perfect circle with every dab, so even 18 month olds make art that looks like something.

Dot marker art
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 18 months to 3
Time15 minutes
Cost$5 to $8
Low messRainy day

What you'll need

Materials

Tick them off as you find them.

Tools

How to make it

Safety

Dot marker caps are small enough to choke on. Keep them out of reach during play.

  1. Step 1: Tape the paper
    1

    Tape the paper

    Tape the paper to the table so it doesn't slide.

  2. Step 2: Take the caps off
    2

    Take the caps off

    Pull off the caps and put them on a high shelf.

  3. Step 3: Show a dab
    3

    Show a dab

    Press 1 marker down. Lift it. Look, a circle.

  4. Step 4: Let them dab
    4

    Let them dab

    Hand over the markers. Hard dabs make big splats.

  5. Step 5: Cap them
    5

    Cap them

    Put the caps back on when they're done so they don't dry out.

Edie's tip

Draw a few big circles for them to fill. Or a snowman. Or a caterpillar.

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