Dot painting is a great way to develop your child’s fine motor skills, and strengthen grasp and manual control. Plus, it’s fun! Download our free printable turtle template below and create your own fun dot painting design. We love simple and do-able art projects for kids!
HOW TO MAKE A TURTLE DOT PAINTING
DOT PAINTING IS GOOD FOR YOU!
Painting with Q-tips and toothpicks is great for kids’ fine motor skills. Painting activities improve concentration and attention span.
You will also notice hand-eye coordination improves as fine motor skills improve, and as children grow in their fine-motor skills, their self-esteem grows too. See? I told you it was good for you! But the best part is that it’s fun!
Check out more fun dot activities for kids!
ABORIGINAL DOT PAINTINGS
One of the most recognized forms of Australian art, Aboriginal dot paintings are highly valued worldwide as being a unique and important part of Australian Indigenous culture.
Because Aboriginal culture does not have a written language, drawings are significant as they are used to tell stories and pass on deep knowledge and history through the generations.
Check out this colorful landscape art project inspired by indigenous artist, Bronwyn Bancroft.
Practice fine motor skills and create your own animal dot painting below with our free printable art project. Think about varying the colors and size of your dots for an unique and fun dot painting art activity.
Want to make your own paint too? Check out… How To Make Homemade Paint
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!
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE TURTLE PRINTABLE!
TURTLE DOT ART
SUPPLIES:
- Turtle template printed on art paper
- Paint
- Cotton Swabs
- Toothpicks
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Print the turtle template or create your own design.
STEP 2: Dip cotton swabs or toothpicks in paint and create a design on paper. Be creative with color and size.
Try other materials like cotton balls, pencil erasers, the ideas are endless.
MORE FUN PAINTING ACTIVITIES
EASY TURTLE DOT PAINTING FOR KIDS
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