What kid doesn’t love playing with bubble wrap! But have you ever used bubble wrap for painting? Bubble wrap is definitely more than just a squishy packing material that’s fun for kids to pop! Here we have used it to create fun and colorful pumpkin prints for fall. Fall art projects are the perfect way for kids to explore the wonders of the fall season!
Explore Pumpkins For Fall Art
Can you paint on bubble wrap? Yes definitely! Looking for things to do with bubble wrap then our fall theme bubble wrap painting is sure to please. Also check out how to make apple prints with bubble wrap!
Bubble wrap painting is also a great way to practice fine motor skills because it requires your child to use a pincher grasp to hold the paint brush, It also encourages movement of their hand, wrist and arm to paint the bubbles within the image. Dipping the paint brush into the paint also increases fine motor skills.
Want to make your own paint to use? Check out these non toxic washable paints for kids.
We love simple fall art and crafts for kids. From leaf painting to yarn apples, our activities are easy to set up and require only a few materials. Read on to find out how to create your own pumpkin bubble wrap prints this fall!
Why Do Art With Kids?
Children are naturally curious. They observe, explore, and imitate, trying to figure out how things work and how to control themselves and their environments. This freedom of exploration helps children form connections in their brain, it helps them learn—and it’s also fun!
Art is a natural activity to support this essential interaction with the world. Kids need the freedom to explore and experiment creatively.
Art allows children to practice a wide range of skills that are useful not only for life but also for learning. These include the aesthetic, scientific, interpersonal, and practical interactions that can be discovered through the senses, intellect, and emotions.
Making and appreciating art involves emotional and mental faculties!
Art, whether making it, learning about it, or simply looking at it – offers a wide range of important experiences. In other words, it’s good for them!
Helpful Art Resources To Get You Started
Here are a few resources that will help you introduce art more effectively to your kiddos or students and feel confident yourself when presenting materials. You’ll find helpful free printables throughout.
- Free Color Mixing Mini Pack
- Getting Started with Process Art
- Preschool Art Projects
- How To Set Up An Art Cart
- How to Make Paint
- Easy Painting Ideas For Kids
- Free Art Challenges
- What Are The 7 Elements Of Art?
- STEAM Activities (Science + Art)
Grab your free pumpkin template here and get started today!
Pumpkin Bubble Wrap Painting
Supplies:
- Printable Pumpkin Template
- Washable paint
- Paintbrush
- Art paper
- Bubble wrap
Instructions:
STEP 1. Download and print out the free pumpkin template.
STEP 2. Place bubble wrap over the pumpkins and paint only the bubbles that are inside each pumpkin. Use any colors you like!
TIP: Should the bubbles on bubble wrap face in or out? You want the bubbles to face out so you can apply paint to them to make your pumpkin print.
STEP 3. Now press the art paper down onto the painted bubble wrap to create a ‘print’. Press firmly and lift carefully to reveal your pumpkin art.
STEP 4. Optional – cut out your pumpkin prints or leave them to dry and then fill up the page with more bubble wrap painting.
More Fun Pumpkin Art Projects To Try
Click on each image below to enjoy pumpkin art and craft projects this season. Each pumpkin activity includes a free printable too!
- Try mess-free pumpkin painting in a bag.
- Make pumpkin dot art.
- Create texture art with yarn wrapped pumpkins.
- Enjoy mindful fall art with zentangle pumpkins.
- Try painting pumpkins with black glue.
- Create 3D paper pumpkins.
- Try Kusama pumpkin art.
Explore Pumpkin Science Too!
Click on the images below for more pumpkin science experiments and STEM activities.
Printable Fall Art Project Pack
Everything you need is included in this Fall Art Project Pack. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Fall.
Apples, pumpkins, leaves, Halloween, and Thanksgiving!
Explore process art, STEAM, and even famous artists with these very doable art activities that won’t break the budget or the time you have available!
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