Every 2-3 days or so, depending on child's interest! Of course refresh activities if needed, unless your child wants to add to it the next day.
300 count q tips ($1 at Walmart)
Washable paint ($6.70 at Walmart)
Black Sharpie, normal size ($2 at Walmart)
Black Sharpie, chunky size ($3 at Walmart)
Markers ($2.60 at Walmart)
Kraft paper ($6 at Walmart) OR printer paper ($5.80 at Walmart)
Egg carton (empty) - can cut into smaller pieces to hold less paint
Trace/dot written letters with q tips dipped in paint
Trace/dot written numbers with q tips dipped in paint
Trace/dot drawn squiggles & doodles with q tips dipped in paint
Trace/dot drawn/printed & taped down pictures with q tips dipped in paint
Place a (themed) stencil. Dot/trace paint around the edge of the stencil. Add more dots around/on to decorate.