Paint-in-a-Bag Sensory Activity

The paint-in-a-bag sensory activity is a simple, no mess alternative to finger painting. Preschoolers can experience the squishy texture of the paint, and see first hand how two colors blend to make a third, brand-new color all in the confines of a sealed plastic bag. Now that’s “clean” fun that both mom and preschooler will love!

What You Will Need

Washable Paint in two different colors

Ziploc Sandwich Bag

What to Do

Step 1:

Put a few squirts of each paint color into the Ziploc bag and seal.

Step 2:

Let your preschooler play with the filled bag of paint, squishing and squeezing it to experience the texture. Preschoolers will also enjoy watching the paint change color and making designs with their fingertips.

Paint-in-a-Bag Sensory Activity Tip

It’s best to let your preschooler play with the paint-in-a-bag outside or at the kitchen table to avoid any messy mishaps that may occur if the bag unexpectantly comes open.

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