My Grandparents Help Me Grow

Grandparents Day is Sept. 13, and what better way to help celebrate your little one’s grandparents than some homemade artwork?

Supplies:

• White paper
• Red paint
• Green paint
• Paintbrush
• Paint dish
• Black marker
• Optional: an extra set of hands

Directions:

1. Paint one kid hand with red paint and place onto the white paper. Clean paint off the hand immediately!
2. With a clean paintbrush, paint stem of the flower green.
3. With the marker add, “My grandparents help me grow!”
4. Once the paint has dried, have your kiddo sign his name or add it on for him.

Optional add-ons:

1. For younger kids, consider having them sit in their highchair or in the bathtub without water for easier cleanup!
2. Consider using an additional set of hands to help hold your child’s arm while painting her hand.
3. To go along with this card, consider adding some plant seeds, a plant or a flowerpot. If you have the time, encourage your little ones to paint the flowerpot as well!

Janelle Cumro-Sultzer lives in Overland Park with her husband, son and two dogs. Janelle is a former health care executive director and is a mediator in Kansas, helping families in conflict. Janelle loves to focus on learning through play and getting messy with crafts.