{"id":468,"date":"2025-01-02T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2015\/01\/easy-birch-tree-painting-with-kids.html"},"modified":"2025-01-29T15:50:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T20:50:11","slug":"easy-birch-tree-painting-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/easy-birch-tree-painting-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Birch Tree Painting with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Birch trees are my absolute favorite tree of all time. &nbsp;They are beautiful and majestic. Using supplies from our art cabinet we created this easy <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/valentine-card-idea-with-winter-birds\/\">birch tree painting <\/a>for kids that is simple to make with stunning results! &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although best for <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/preschool\/\">preschool age<\/a> children and up, this birch tree painting could easily be done with babies and toddlers with a little help from grown ups!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/water2Bcolor2Bbirch2Btree2Bpainting2Bfor2Bkids.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/water2Bcolor2Bbirch2Btree2Bpainting2Bfor2Bkids.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Water Color Birch Tree Painting with Kids\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">How to Make an Easy Birch Tree Painting with Kids<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Crafting with kids encourages imagination and creative expression. It is also a wonderful opportunity for shared experiences and vocabulary development. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although young children may not &#8220;remember&#8221; these experiences from their childhood, they are indeed extremely valuable in growth and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials Needed for the Easy Birch Tree Painting with Kids:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Affiliate links<span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00006IDRW\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00006IDRW&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=BWNLD6P2HNEQRNBM\">White Cardstock<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Tape &#8211; we used <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0079NPE6G\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0079NPE6G&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=SQXC5NRLXFPI5XCW\">Painters tape<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001PIXW8I\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001PIXW8I&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=HNHUN7DYRZ4Q5CSO\">Kids Scissor<span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">s<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00281PWH0\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00281PWH0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=J7UYACSRWOUYLOLW\">Washable Watercolors<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001M04T0E\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001M04T0E&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=M5X3Y5S5DRUXC6MS\">Paintbrush<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000Q3CJGO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000Q3CJGO&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=L6WLLXPJ6IIXKKMY\">Salt<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00ANSH1BU\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00ANSH1BU&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=U37SNYAO4JFY2YFV\">Black crayon<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Directions to Make the Easy Birch Tree Painting with Kids<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X4vDxWZq0gE\" width=\"660\" height=\"415\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Cut the tape if needed into thin strips. &nbsp;We stuck the tape to our shirts first, so it wouldn&#8217;t be so sticky on the paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Test your tape out first to see if you will be able to remove it before completing the entire birch tree painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Place the strips vertical like tree trunks. Add a few short pieces for branches on the birch tree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press lightly on the tape to stick it down.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_8851.jpg\" alt=\"Birch tree painting step 1\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>3. Paint water colors over the entire cardstock. &nbsp;We used cool colors: purple, blues, and a little green. This would be a great time to talk about the color wheel and how different colors are made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. While the paint is still wet, sprinkle salt on the paint. &nbsp;This will create a sparkly effect. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_8852.jpg\" alt=\"Water color painting the birch tree painting\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>5. When the paint is dry, carefully remove the tape. If part of the paper comes up, don&#8217;t panic. Try to remove it the best you can and glue any parts that ripped back down.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_8858.jpg\" alt=\"Birch tree painting tape removal\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>6. With a black crayon, outline the trees. Add multiple short horizontal lines to each trunk and branch.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_8859.jpg\" alt=\"Birch tree painting crayon outline.\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>7. With a watered down black paint, paint a line on the left side of the trunk and the bottom of the branches. See the top picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Let the birch tree painting dry. Then display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this birch tree painting into a card for someone special, I&#8217;m guest posting at <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.redtedart.com\/2015\/01\/05\/valentines-day-cards-water-color-birch-tree-heart-card\/\" target=\"_blank\">Red Ted Art<\/a>! Stop by to see what steps to take next! {<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.redtedart.com\/2015\/01\/05\/valentines-day-cards-water-color-birch-tree-heart-card\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click HERE<\/a>}<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/snow-themed-activities-for-preschool\/\">Click now for more Winter Activities for Kids <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>Want more activities for Winter? 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