Playdates

Paint at a shared easel

Age range: 3–6 years

Duration
30 min
Location
At home
Category
Playdates
Type
Activity

How to try it

Set up paper for two side by side and let your child and a friend paint their own pictures, sharing the same pots of color.

Materials

  • Paper
  • Washable paint
  • Brushes
  • Smocks

Safety note

Use non-toxic washable paint and cover clothes and the table.

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Why it matters

Creating next to a friend while sharing materials builds patience and gentle social skills, with no pressure to share the artwork itself.

Benefit

Sharing

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