River Rocks as a Paint Palette

Spending time outside often leads the children who are "collectors" to gather up items of interest, including cool, smooth river rocks.

Offer some acrylic paints and paintbrushes and see what this palette offers the artist.

You will need:
smooth stones (you can collect or purchase at a local landscaping store)
acrylic paint
paint brushes
water cups
clear spray paint (optional, and an adults job)
                                                                                                                                                       

Pizza!

A doll

A face

A superhero emblem

A baseball

An Easter Egg

Younger children will also enjoy painting the smooth rocks. Our young artist asked for brown, so we offered to shades of brown and white paint to help add depth.                                                    

Optional- Have an adult spray painted surfaces with a clear acrylic to protect from the water and weather.