Giveaway!
This morning I put 19 little slips of paper in a hat and Clara chose one. Commenter number 8 is the lucky winner!! So, the book will now make it’s way back to my adopted home state and find itself being read by Erin. Congratulations, Erin! I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did…
Speaking of great books, recently Kristen wrote about staying up all night reading a book on doing art with kids: The Creative Family. Seeing as I can’t possibly let Kristen out-book-buy me, I got my copy this last weekend and, not being a very crafty Mama, I was surprised to find myself excited about getting all arty with Clara. We now have a loose “art schedule” for the week, with different activities lined up each afternoon. It’s a big hit with Clara and I’m enjoying it as well.
As part of our artful family time, this last weekend we went on a nature hike to look for things we could glue, trace, press, or, just get dirty with. We had a wonderful time with Clara running around looking for birds, trees, leaves, flowers, etc. etc. I will leave you with a picture of Clara and I finding treasures during our hike.
April 15th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
I love the art schedule! We have one in our home, too. Every afternoon, Pea and I try to do one artsy project, whether it’s paper bag puppets or a collage with pictures we cut out from a magazine. It’s quiet time and I love it. But I definitely have to check out the book you mentioned because there are only so many magazines in this house to be cut up!
April 15th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
That is so sweet! Love that picture!
I may just have to break down and buy that craft book yet!
April 15th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Yeah Nona! Get Artsy~*~* Kristen lent me The Creative Family and I need to walk away from my garden (and my computer…and my knitting) long enough to read it.
Check out this blog interview: http://artfulparent.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/lori-pickert-on-art-and-learning-the-reggio-way/
I am really inspired by this Blog right now. She has such a wonderful approach to creating as part of everyday activity.
April 15th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
That sounds fun!
I received the nutella today. OH MY GOD. It is so amazing I could cry. CRY with joy. Thank you. You are the best.