Skill· 22mo–2y· 3 min
Cotton Ball Painting
Parent guides child in painting with cotton balls clipped to clothespins, creating colorful scribbles and lines on paper. The agent coaches the parent to observe the child's arm and wrist movements during painting — building fine motor control, scribbling skills, and creative expression through sensory art play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Table or floor space covered for painting. Paper secured with tape. Small containers of washable paint within reach. Cotton balls clipped to clothespins (one per color). Smock or old clothes for child.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
Visual example
Coming soon