Cut the center circle out of a sturdy paper plate to create a ring base. Cut various shades of tissue paper (pink, yellow, purple, orange) into 2-inch squares. Teach kids to wrap a tissue paper square around the eraser end of a pencil, dip the bottom in liquid glue, and press it firmly onto the paper plate ring. Continue until the ring is completely covered in fluffy, overlapping tissue flowers.

2. Fork-Painted Tulip & Daisy Garden

Step-by-Step Guide

Using plastic kitchen forks as paint stamps creates instant, textured flower petals on paper—a great mess-friendly activity for toddlers and preschoolers.