We had fun this week roller-painting with cars. We started off with paint on some plates and we dipped the cars’ wheels in before we took them for a drive on the paper. Then B decided we should put some splodges of paint directly on the paper and let the cars roll through.
The children loved the process and there was lots of chat about traffic jams and short cuts – and the finished result was beautiful too.
With sunny weather forecast for the coming week I’m thinking this would be a great activity for outside messy play. How about a long roll of paper laid down the slide or a ramp, with the cars rolling down?
Have you ever tried painting with cars with your children?
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Phyllis says
10/04/2011 at 11:21 pmYes, we did this at one of my son’s birthday parties for when guests arrive. It is good for a wide range of ages.
Cathy @ NurtureStore says
10/04/2011 at 11:29 pmHi Phyllis – you’re right, we had mixed aged taking part and everyone enjoyed it (including me!)
Deborah says
10/04/2011 at 11:42 pmI love painting with cars! My 2 year old nephew hates to paint unless he can paint with a car!!
Jenna says
10/04/2011 at 11:55 pmMy son would So NOT allow this..lol
amber says
11/04/2011 at 12:02 amOh , I love that idea of using the slide and out doors. I’m thinking we are going to do that maybe tommorow. You could incorporate size to by doing big and small cars/ trucks and comparing them.
Kat says
11/04/2011 at 4:44 amI do this with my 2 year old. Only the cars all ways end up with more paint on them, then the paper does.
Roopa says
11/04/2011 at 3:19 pmSounds fun!! I have been wanting to do this for a long time, somehow havent gotten to do it…. Should try it:)
maggy, red ted art says
13/04/2011 at 10:48 amOh yes is great messy play and LOTS of fun.. I haven’t quite got the heart yet to cover our toy cars in paint.. I know we must, as this looks much fun!!!
Thanks for linking up to Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy
Cathy @ NurtureStore says
13/04/2011 at 11:03 amMaggy – they girls had lots of fun taking the cars through a carwash afterwards to clean them up – double the fun!
Jude says
15/04/2011 at 10:22 pmThanks for adding it to Mini-Masterpieces. Must give this a go sometime!
Cathy @ NurtureStore says
15/04/2011 at 11:22 pmA pleasure Jude – I’m looking forward to seeing everyone else’s mini masterpieces
Jamie @ hands on : as we grow says
14/06/2011 at 2:54 pmWe’ve done it once and it was a quick, side craft, as well as one to keep him busy while I made dinner! It was fun, but messy!