There's Nothing to Do!
With the colder days of winter fast upon us -and your kids stuck inside the house during inclement weather - you'll be hearing "There's nothing to do" even though they have a drawer full of video games, a computer, a television, bookcases full of books and numerous toys - what they might need is some imagination stimulation that will keep their minds creating and therefore keeping boredom at bay - try art.Kids love to create. Whether it's with clay you bought at the store or tried out your Mom's old recipe for making flour based salt-clay-doh for the kiddos to play with, painting or other artistic endeavor - your kids will love to create. Why not make it even easier with a central place to do it in?
An art station makes a wonderful place for just one or even a small group of kids to gather around the table and create to their heart's content. The Creation Station has drying racks to hold priceless works of art while they dry, recessed paint cups for easy access for brushes and hard to spill, trays to hold the brushes neatly, rolled paper for endless artistic creations, paper towel holder to keep it neat and six supply shelves to keep the art station neat and in order.
Be prepared for those winter blues when they hit and have an activity ready for your kids. Give the kids a theme and let each one draw a specific thought or feeling - it is so interesting what each child will come up with. Add a Creation Station to your child's play area or bedroom - it will keep boredom at bay!
Labels: art, art table, boys, girls, kids, learning toys, make believe, painting
posted by SensoryEdge
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