Optional Fun:

Let them paint the wooden track pieces to take home their own original track and engine!

Wooden Train Tracks

Station Setup

Cover the table with kraft paper or a plastic tablecloth. Set out wooden train engines, paint, brushes, and decorating supplies. Make a simple drying area labeled Train Yard Drying Station so each child has a spot to park their finished engine.

Each child chooses a wooden train engine. They paint it with their favorite colors, then add stickers, windows, wheels, numbers, or tiny train details. When they are done, they place it in the drying station until it is ready to take home.

Things You'll Need

The train engines have arrived at the party station, but they still need their colors before they can roll down the tracks. Each little engineer gets to design their own engine, add details, and create a train that is totally their own.

• Wooden Engines

• Wooden trains

• Small wooden tracks

• Small trays, sturdy paperplates, or cardboard bases

• Paint pens (neater) or paint

• Small baskets or bags for taking train yards home

• Paintbrushes

• Paint palettes or paper plates

• Tablecloth

• Wipes or paper towels

• Drying tray or cardboard "train yard"
  

Snapshot:

Age: 3+

Mess Level: Medium

Time: 20 minutes