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Window Artist

Transform your window into a canvas and become a Window Artist! This activity lets your child explore their creativity by drawing on glass using window markers. These vibrant works of art can be easily wiped off once they’re done having fun. This is not just an arts and crafts activity, but also a story-telling and memory-building exercise.
Window Artist - Kids activity

Summary

Appropriate kid’s energy level

Calm

Skill(s) developed

Creativity, Fine motor, Sensory

Prep time

2 minutes

Type of activity

Arts/Crafts

Appropriate setting(s)

Indoors

Material(s) needed

Window markers, Clean window or glass surface, Stool (if needed), Sample pictures (for Hard mode)

Easy mode

In the Easy mode, encourage your child to draw simple shapes, patterns, or doodles on the glass. They can explore different colors and shapes, and see how they look when sunlight passes through them.

Hard mode

In the Hard mode, challenge your child to draw more complex scenes like a house, a sun, a tree, or even their favorite cartoon character. You can also provide them with a sample picture to replicate on the window.

Challenge mode

In the Challenge mode, encourage your child to tell a story while drawing. This not only boosts their imagination but also their storytelling skills. Another option is to ask them to recreate a scene or picture from their memory.

Some prompts to encourage the kid

  • Wow! You’re a fantastic window artist!
  • Let’s see if you can draw a rainbow on the window!
  • Can you tell me a story about what you’re drawing?
  • I’m so excited to see your artwork when the sunlight shines through!
  • Let’s see if you can remember and draw your favorite scene from your storybook!

Important things to keep in mind

  • Please ensure that the child is supervised during this activity to ensure safety
  • The window markers used should be non-toxic and safe for children.

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