Yesterday was one of those days where the kids and I didn't go anywhere, didn't do anything special and just hung around the house together. I like those days when there is nothing pressing or stressful to get ready for! We all need "catch up" days once in a while!
By the afternoon the kids needed a project to keep them from fighting and being naughty! (when they are bored they are terrible!)
So, I took out the paint by water book and let them paint for about 45 minutes! They were thrilled! Mia especially loves to paint when she can make a "mess." The trick is that it's only water, so I didn't have to worry about paint making a mess everywhere!
These trays work great for painting and craft times! I got them at the Christmas Tree Shop (LOVE that store) and paid about $3 a piece. I bought them originally for snack trays but they work great to keep all art supplies contained! Crayons tend to roll off the table, but these trays keep them within reach. Yesterday they worked great to keep the water bowl near the paper and if it spilled, the water would stay on the tray!
The trays are nice and deep too, so water wouldn't spill over the sides.
A cookie sheet would do the same trick!
The other benefit of trays like this is that it gives toddlers VERY clear boundaries to what is their space... a hard concept for 2 and 3 year olds!!
Working hard!!
Looks like fun! I love the tray idea...and the Christmas Tree Shoppe, of course! :)
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