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How to Use Bubble Wrap for a Fun Toddler Fall Art Activity

October 24, 2014 by Sheryl Cooper

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Last Updated on September 18, 2024 by Sheryl Cooper

Inside: Do you have some leftover bubble wrap? Turn it into a fun toddler fall art activity!

Gather some brayers, bubble wrap and paint, and you are ready for some easy toddler art for fall.

One of my favorite tools for painting with toddlers is the brayer. It allows toddlers to use their entire arm (and shoulder) as they roll the brayer back and forth.

This is a wonderful way to strengthen fine motor development! Having them roll paint on bubble wrap adds a sensory experience, as the brayer has to move over the bumps.

Pressing paper onto the painted bubble wrap is another sensory experience. And when they peel away the paper to see the results?

That is the best part! It’s no wonder this is one of our favorite process art activities. It really can be done during any season. Just change the colors!

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How to Use Bubble Wrap for a Fun Toddler Fall Art Activity

Before we share the activity, I’d like to share the benefits of process art:

  • No right or wrong way
  • The focus is on exploring
  • There are no specific instructions
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How to Use Bubble Wrap for a Fun Toddler Fall Art Activity

Setting it up this toddler fall art activity:

I taped pieces of bubble wrap on trays. I squirted a bit of brown and yellow paint directly on the bubble wrap and showed the children how to roll it back and forth.

How to Use Bubble Wrap for a Fun Toddler Fall Art Activity

 

How to Use Bubble Wrap for a Fun Toddler Fall Art Activity

 

How to Use Bubble Wrap for a Fun Toddler Fall Art Activity

They truly could be happy just doing this.

How to Use Bubble Wrap for a Fun Toddler Fall Art Activity

But I loved that one of the children paused to press the bubbles. Another sensory experience! And who does not like to pop the bubbles in bubble wrap?

How to Use Bubble Wrap for a Fun Toddler Fall Art Activity

Once the children have covered the bubble wrap, you can show them how to press paper on the top of it. I chose orange paper for the fall season.

How to Use Bubble Wrap for a Fun Toddler Fall Art Activity

 

When they lift the paper and see the print? Always priceless.

How to Use Bubble Wrap for a Fun Toddler Fall Art Activity

Simple fun that can be done any season!

 

Here are more fall activities you might be interested in:

  • Preschool Fine Motor Activities
  • A Collection of Fall Painting Activities
  • Fall Activities Kids Love


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About Sheryl Cooper

Sheryl Cooper is the founder of Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds, a website full of activities for toddlers and preschoolers. She has been teaching this age group for over 25 years and loves to share her passion with teachers, parents, grandparents, and anyone with young children in their lives.

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