94. What can we draw?
Kids draw but what to do if it’s the same thing over again. Should I be worried? What type of drawing materials are good to start with a toddler. MaryLea of Pink and Green Mamma gives an art teachers perspective for parents to use. She shares activities, ideas and sound advice about drawing in the under 5 stage. MaryLea is quick to give lots of ideas so grab a pen and some paper 
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What we learn in this podcast::
- Art experiences we could be trying with our under 5 year olds.
- How to make drawing fun?
- Interesting materials to consider drawing on
- What happens if your son or daughter likes a particular character and wants to draw them constantly should we be worried
- Ideas for when the kids want you to draw the same thing over and over again.
- things every under 5 should experience using for drawing pleasure?
- Drawing projects especially how to choose them by ages and stages.
- Cookie cutter art- the ups and downs of it.
- Finding a range of paper
- Other combinations than pencil and paper for drawing
Links::
Black glue and water resist :: Pink and Green Mamma
Lesson plan ebooks :: Pink and Green Mamma
#12 There are no mistakes :: Past show
#38 Toddler art supplies :: Past show
Come Sow with Me :: Play Activities
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Raising Playful Tots show 38: Toddler art supplies with Pink and Green Mama
What does your art supplies area look like? Encouragement for the art challenged mum.
MaryLea of Pink and Green Mama shares her art supply list in this 25 minute show 
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Show notes
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:38 Washing hands and school germs
02:00 Introduction to MaryLea of Pink and Green Mama | Now is the time to buy school supplies |Operation Christmas Child was the link I was talking about. However I mentioned, Operation Shoebox
03:14 What is the state of your art box?
05:56 Interview with MaryLea
08:12 Art challenged mums
What types of activities would you suggest for those of us that haven’t done much art at home for whatever reason?
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. ”
Pablo Picasso
09:23 It is the process not the product | There are no mistakes in Art
13:03 What basic supplies would you suggest for toddlers?
NB: Please note that these are recommendations. You know your child. Many art supplies are choking hazards. Try to choose non-toxic and be present during activities
17:47 Just ask Baby
Weekly find: Elise of Inspiration Surrounds, Creativity Abounds
31 play based activity chart- Garner Multiples intelligent approach
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Have a look at some ideas for play for those young babies who want to grab everything. See the best type of play for them in this ebook.
Raising Playful Tots show #12 There are no mistakes in Art
Today I’m joined by MaryLea of Pink and Green Mama. She’s an art teacher who crafts at home with her two girls and shares to the world a huge variety of Art ideas.
Show me a child under 5 and what they truly want to be holding is a crayon or a marker. MaryLea writes an inspirational blog celebrating the many faces of art. There are beginner activities for us novices out there, crafty activities as well as more complex ideas that you can see unfold through her step by step photographs. Plus ones you are glad she thought to do because they look amazing and the kids think you’re a superstar love them. With so many posts, I warn you that you can loose all track of time browsing her blog. MaryLea handpicks her favourite posts to inspire your art work during this podcast.
Find out how to use Sharpies in art , the random art that happens off blog and a very funny story about how there are no mistakes in Art.
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Links mentioned
Georgia O’Keeffe |Painted Sea Shells |Valentine’s Day Craft: Recycled Crayons “Color My World Valentines
NotimeforFlashcards:When we are apart
Play Activities: When mum’s away what will the kids play?
What random acts of Art do you encourage at home?
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