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In school, kids are encouraged to create, draw,
color, paint and build. These activities can certainly
stimulate children, and help them grow.
Very often, these masterpieces that your children
create are brought home and proudly displayed. But what
do you do when all of the artwork begins to take over
your home? Here are 7 great ideas:
1. FIND THE DIAMONDS. Rather than
keeping every single piece of artwork your child creates,
sit down with your child on a regular basis and ask
him to choose the one or two he likes best. By the end
of the year, you should have no more than 5 pieces of
artwork that your child believes to be his "best"
pieces. This will help keep the artwork under control,
and will still give you an opportunity to save his creations
for future memories.
2. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. Take
photos of the artwork that your child creates and keep
these photos in a scrapbook. This way, even if the artwork
is discarded for space purposes, you'll still have the
memory!
3. KIDS FILE STORAGE BOX. Office supply
stores carry portable file boxes that hold hanging file
folders. These generally have a cover and a handle for
easy portability. Help your child create her very own
filing system. Perhaps one file folder for 2nd grade
artwork, one for 3rd grade artwork, and so on. Now,
all the drawings, and any type of artwork that lays
flat, will be kept safe and organized. You'll even be
teaching your child filing skills! It's never too early!
4. KEEP IT CONTAINED. For other artwork
that does not lay flat, the perfect container may be
a large, plastic container with a lid. Your child will
have a space for shadowboxes, and other artwork that
won't fit into a file folder. Again, be choosy. If you
keep every single piece of artwork your child brings
home for the next 15 years, your house is going to be
overflowing with it.
5. HANG IT. Get your child his very
own artwork bulletin board so he can display his favorite
artwork in his bedroom. When organized on a nice cork
board, this really adds a nice touch to a child's room.
Plus, your child can very easily switch one piece of
art, with another.
6. SUPPLY MANIA. If your child produces
a lot of artwork at home, she probably has tons of crayons,
markers and other art supplies. Keep it all in a portable
box, light enough for your child to be able to transport
it from one room into the next. In addition, separate
and organize the supplies into separate Zip-lock baggies
before putting them in the box. This will keep everything
organized and easily accessible.
7. THE PERFECT GIFT. Kids artwork
makes the perfect gift for grandma, grandpa, sister
Jane, Aunt Sue, Uncle Jim, and so on. Rather than buying
gifts for your child to give to family members, encourage
them to give their creations away as special gifts to
special people.
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