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Fly swatter painting

A brand new fly swatter dipped in paint and whacked onto big paper for splatter art toddlers adore.

Fly swatter painting
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 2 to 3
Time20 minutes
Cost$2 to $5
SummerOutdoorsDollar store

What you'll need

Materials

Tick them off as you find them.

Tools

How to make it

Safety

Use a brand new swatter, never 1 that's been used on bugs.

  1. Step 1: Head outside
    1

    Head outside

    Tape the paper to the driveway or a fence.

  2. Step 2: Pour the paint
    2

    Pour the paint

    Spread paint on plates, a wide puddle each.

  3. Step 3: Dip the swatter
    3

    Dip the swatter

    Press the swatter flat into the paint.

  4. Step 4: Whack
    4

    Whack

    Slap it down on the paper. Watch the grid pattern pop up.

  5. Step 5: Hand it over
    5

    Hand it over

    Let your toddler swat away. Swap colors when they want.

Edie's tip

Stand back about 2 steps. Splats travel.

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