Fun With Rocks

What is it about kids and rocks? Here’s a few ideas for fun things to do with rocks beside hurl them at one another. Kids can paint words on rocks with acrylic paint. Words like “dream” “believe” or “peace” are fun. Kids will also like to paint their own names on rocks. It’s also fun to paint a few clues for a scavenger hunt on rocks. For a fun surprise in a garden, it’s fun to paint a few happy faces on flat rock surfaces. Paint Markers work great, too. When they were little, my boys also liked to make … Continue reading

Fun Activity: Painted Rocks

In a previous blog, I mentioned that Tyler likes to collect rocks when we are walking around the neighborhood. I’d like to share with you an activity we do with the rocks once we get them home. We paint them. It’s a simple and inexpensive activity but he loves it. The basic materials you will need, besides the rocks, are acrylic paint, paint brushes and/or sponges and markers. Have some glue, glitter, wiggle eyes and other craft supplies on hand, if you like. Once Tyler collects rocks in different shapes and sizes, I put them in a bucket, wash them … Continue reading