Veggie and Food Print Art

Your Child Will Learn

Create art prints using vegetables and fruits

Here’s What to Do

1. Cut different vegetables and fruits in halves and quarters (potatoes, apples, carrots, lemons, grapes, corn, and broccoli)
2. Pour 3-4 paint colors onto small plates or a large tray
3. Make sure the paint is thin and not too thick
4. Show your child how to dip the vegetables and fruits into the paints, then print them onto paper

Put PEER Into Action

PAUSE

• Smile and show excitement for this activity

ENGAGE

• Ask your child to describe the size, shape, and texture of the prints
• Ask your child what picture they could create with the prints

ENCOURAGE

• Use less paint if the veggies and fruits stick to the paper
• Compliment and praise your child’s work

REFLECT

• Ask your child to explain their favorite thing about this project 

Not Quite Ready

Use bigger vegetables and fruits for easy grasp

Ready for More

Ask your child to create an alternating pattern with the prints

As Your Child Masters This Skill

Their precision, grasp, and fine motor skills will become sharper

Time to Complete

15-20 minutes

Materials Needed

Vegetables, fruits, paint, paper