25+ Fun Rock Painting Ideas for Kids

The weather is warming up, the sun is shining, and I have a feeling nature walks are in our near future! What better way to use all those rocks we find than with some fun rock painting. We’ve compiled more than 25 fun rock painting ideas for kids and are excited to share them with you! To see all the fun, please continue reading below.

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Rock Painting Ideas

Make a Color Wheel from Rocks by The Art Kit

DIY Alphabet Rocks by The Art Kit

Halloween Rock Painting for Kids Using Physics by From Engineer to Stay at Home Mom

Sylvanian Families Painted Rocks by The Gingerbread House

Rock Painting Circles and Kawaii Faces by Ruffles and Rain Boots

Scratch Art Rock Painting by Ruffles and Rain Boots

Pet Cactus Rocks by The Best Ideas for Kids

Gecko Rock Craft for Kids by The Inspiration Edit

Painted Unicorn Rock Craft by The Inspiration Edit

Cat in the Hat Rock Painting Craft by The Inspiration Edit

Rock Monster Craft for Kids by The Inspiration Edit

Painted Stone Rainbow Kids Craft by Non-Toy Gifts

Painted Minion Rocks by Non-Toy Gifts

Flag Rocks by Non-Toy Gifts

Minions in Jail Craft – Painted Rocks by Non-Toy Gifts

Dot Painting on Rocks by Twitchetts

Space Rocks by Twitchetts

Painted Rock Photo Holder Craft for Kids by Buggy and Buddy

Superhero Pattern Stones by Rainy Day Mum

DIY Nativity Story Stones by Rainy Day Mum

Ladybug Garden Rocks by Powerful Mothering

Rock Fairy Art by Everyday Best

Penguin Rock Painting by The Natural Homeschool

Painting Rocks – Fun Crafts for Kids by The Natural Homeschool

Easy Nature Craft for Kids – Zentangle Rocks by KC Edventures 

Painted Rock Turtles by Creative Family Fun

Book Character Painted Rock Craft by Little Fish

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Looking for more simple + fun activities? Be sure to check out our other creative ideas:

• Painting with flowers
• Watercolor + fabric art
• DIY pinch pots
• Paper plate watermelon craft
• Ladybug cutting and pasting activity {free printable}

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