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25 BAY AREA NEWS GROUP KIDS TODDLER Do it yourself YourlittleBanksyorBasquiatwilllovethisone.Thisproject,whichwillallowyourtoddler'screativitytounfoldwhileexploringanew medium, involves creating a different kind of street art. Make sure you and your child pick a good canvas, whether it's a nice stretch of sidewalk or a piece of plywood — we were even able to do it on some cardboard. The idea comes from San Francisco-based Little Artistas, a studio that has helped many kids explore fun and creative ways to express themselves since 2013. And don't worry — unlike tagging, you won't have to worry about this activity being illegal, messy (the paint won't stain if you use washable liquid watercolors) or permanent. Mandala PROJECT COURTESY OF LITTLE ARTISTAS, SAN FRANCISCO MATERIALS Cornstarch(½cupperchild),water(¾cupperchild),measuringcups, plastic cups, cra sticks, paintbrushes, droppers, liquid watercolors (in a variety of colors), containers for liquid watercolors, chalk PROCESS Tell thekids we're makinga mandala,and ask ifthey know what it is.Draw a large circle with chalk.Have each kid scoop out a ½ cup of cornstarch into a cup.Have each kid add a cup of water and mix with the cra stick. Ask them how it feels a er each step.Add watercolors to the cups and stir with droppers.Let kids paint a part of the circle of their choice. DOUG DURAN