Kids, cars, and paint. Add a snack, and you've got all the makings for an afternoon of vroom-vroom toddler heaven: rolling toy cars through stripes of paint to leave behind a canvas of colorful tire tracks.

Materials

• Large sheet of white paper
• Masking tape

• Toy cars
• Washable, nontoxic tempera paint

Instructions

1. Before you begin: Cover your work surface with paper, keep wipes handy, and wear a smock or old clothes.

2. Begin by taping a piece of paper to a kids' table. Squeeze or dribble a line of tempera paint onto the paper.

3. Now let your child drive his toy cars through the paint and over the plain paper

4. Keep the fun going! When the raceway fun is done, fill the kitchen sink with soapy water, grab a rag, and have a car wash!

Tips:

Getting Started with Creative Projects for Little Hands
1. Keep it safe. Make sure supplies are labeled nontoxic and are not choking hazards. Discourage kids from putting supplies in their mouths.
2. Set it up. Designate an art area in your home with an easel or a low table where young artists can stand to work (this is usually easier for them).
3. Don't rush. Make sure you allow plenty of time for setup, exploration, and cleanup.
4. Don't stress over mess. Set things up so cleanup is easier for you, then try to relax and let your child have fun.
5. Write it down. Before you forget, write the date on your child's creation and, if she's talking, what she said about it.

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