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Drawing on the go
We spend a ton of time on the go during the summer. Whether we’re exploring local parks, killing time before practice, or meeting friends at the farmers market we always end up having a little down time to draw. Over the years my daughter and I have filled sketchbook after sketchbook with drawings that end up serving as reminders of wonderful memories. Taking time to draw is a wonderful way to slow down, get a little meditative, and work through ideas. We draw the things that we see in front of us, or things that we want to remember. Sometimes we just doodle fun patterns or inspiring messages. Of course,…
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Genius Painting Solution!
I shared this incredible find on my instagram yesterday – but had to put it here too! I spotted this paint tray at the Dollar Tree and quickly scooped a couple up for myself. This would be the BEST art solution for the classroom. A place for individual paint (or glue, or small collage materials, or beads, or…) an easy to clean surface, and it closes so that children can come back to a project later. It’s like a preschool art miracle! These are available in stores, but you can also order in bulk on the Dollar Tree website – a case of 24 at a time (it’s like they…
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DIY Art Supply Kit
*This post contains affiliate links* I’ve been looking at art supply kits like this one, and this one, for months. I love the idea of them – all of those great supplies right at your fingertips! It definitely makes creativity feel easy and inviting. Plus, everything is easy to access, which means that children can use it independently and I’m not using my precious time finding and opening supplies. I haven’t been able to pull the trigger because every kit that I find includes one or two things that I don’t need or want. So I finally took matters into my own hands and put together a DIY art supply…
