Children use hands and fingers to paint pictures on a smooth surface or paper. This is an enjoyable activity for all small children. A soft good smelling mound of shaving cream is almost irresistible. It is easy to clean up as the children paint right on the table top. You can also add a few drops of food coloring to the chaving cream to create colors.
Toddlers love to fingerpaint on a low window.
Mix detergent with the paint so it will wash off easily. Put spoonfuls of paint on paper and have toddlers blow the paint with straws. This is appropriate for children who have mastered blowing rather than sucking. Use magazines to find pictures. Cut the pictures out and place them on a piece of paper.