. . .Art Supplies for your kids! While all the stores are competing for your back-to-school business, take advantage of lower prices to stock your child's home art supply bin with crayons, markers, paper, watercolor sets and other art supplies which are usually at their lowest prices in July and August. If you have a budding artist, but few supplies for him, consider purchasing art materials now to stow away for a future birthday or Christmas gift.
Designating a box, bin or tote for art materials helps your child to keep everything together and close at hand, and he knows where to put supplies when he is finished using them. If you see a fishing tackle box at a thrift store or yard sale for a dollar or two, it makes a great art supply bin and has the added advantage of being portable.
If you're a mom or grandmother who doesn't like "messes", consider allowing your child to paint or draw outdoors on pleasant summer days. Clean up is usually easier, and whatever mess may result is a small price to pay to encourage your child's creativity.
--Susan Rodebush © 2010
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