Draw anything your little heart desires...imagine that!
All you need is a piece of blank paper and a writing tool and you're off and running...I mean drawing!
This little sweetheart jumped right in with his blue marker and a plan. He clearly had something in mind as he drew his loop-d-loops, squiggly lines and came to his big finish with lots of dots. It was then off to the refrigerator for display and then back to the drawing board for his next dive into a million possibilities.
Although I have coloring books on hand, I usually offer white paper with crayons or markers for coloring fun. My grandkids never turn down the chance to show me what they can do. It's always exciting to hear the stories that lie within the lines.
Share with us your coloring ways with your kids and/or grandkids. Always enjoy hearing from you.
Best,
Bubbie and her Grandbabies
Scholastic/Coloring Inside the Lines
"Preschool (and kindergarten) is a time of exploration, experimentation,
and creativity. It is best not to expect your child to try to work
within the lines or to try to make perfect letters at this stage."
Why I Don't Buy Colorinng Books for My Kids
"If you want to raise creative kids, skip the coloring books and give them paper and crayons. Encourage them to draw for themselves."
Jude has plenty of toys, books and art supplies to play with, but on this particular day, he was bored. We were both looking around for something different to do when I spotted an empty box of Weight Watchers Carrot Cupcakes. That was it! We found our new favorite toy! A few stickers sealed the open end of the box, and a pencil took care of the punched holes. We can proudly say that we have the best darn "crayon-holder-dumper," this side of the Mississippi! I made-up the crayon holder part, and Jude discovered that right after he fills the holes with crayons, it's fun to dump them out and start all over again. What can I say? It was a team effort!
Best always,
Bubbie and Jude
Please share some of your homemade toys for the kids!
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"Look Ma, no crayons or paper!" Now, I love a good mess as well as the next guy, but this magnetic drawing board is too sweet for words! Jude can scribble away, then erase and start again, and it's terrific for hand-eye coordination! Reminds me of playing with Wooly Willie, as a kid. Willie also came with a pen which was used to move magnet dust around, for adding features, like hair, beard and a mustache.
Here's to the good old days, and the good new days,
Bubbie and Jude
P.S. Let's here about your memories of favorite toys from the past, that may be similar to the toys being used by your grandchildren in the present!
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So, I had to open up the bathroom door to find out why Jude was trying to break in. He knew exactly what he wanted as he excitedly began yelling and pointing at the soap crayons on an upper ledge in the tub. Handing him one green crayon was not good enough. He needed all three with caps off in order to begin his masterpiece on his porcelain canvas. Wow, was I impressed with his newly acquired drawing skills. And when he was willing to move on to another activity, his art work wiped down easily with a damp cloth. Next time I plan on water coloring with my friends, I'm inviting them all over to my bathroom for some real fun!
Best,
Bubbie and Jude
P.S. What form of art have you explored with your grandchildren?
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Do you know that Crayola offers crayons which sit in holders "shaped for a child's first palm grasp?"
And do you know if Crayola knows that these "Ta Doodles" have other uses...such as spinning? Yes, Jude showed me how, with just a flick of the wrist, these "Ta Doodles" can spin on the very same paper I wanted him to draw on. One of these days, Jude will actually use these for their intended purpose, but for now he's loving his three, lean, mean spinning machines?
Best,
Bubbie and Jude
P.S. How do your grandkids change-up the play with their toys?
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This fine Monday morning I made an innocent attempt at bringing out the big drawing pad and crayons for some coloring fun. By the time I demonstrated the fine art of scribbling, Jude showed me how to move with the paper. Managing to touch, smell, and examine the paper without picking up a crayon, Jude was then ready to test his sense of "taste!" Fortunately, he didn't find it palatable, so we cleaned up and went outside to play. I think I'm going to wait a while before I break out the play-dough!
Bubbie
P.S. At what ages did you start bringing out some art supplies for your grandkids?
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