a blank canvas (or desk)

One of the biggest epiphanies I have had while teaching is doing something different is good! Kids paint all the time, but when they get the opportunity to paint on desks, sidewalks, or just a random piece of wood it can be the best thing in the world!

 Today we took desks made from recycled wood, bought some cheap paintbrushes, used leftover paint we had (another good option for this would be to go to a paint store and buy the paint that people don't use, it is much cheaper!) and had a great afternoon!

Boring, not painted desks

We started painting and it was fun to watch; they went right after it. We designated paint brushes different colors but actually found it was pretty cool to mix colors (and lead to a good discussion of primary colors). A word of caution, I found that the paint also changed colors a little so make sure you are not going to be using the paint for something else.

If you are concerned about floors, it is recommended to use drop clothes.  

 

When they were done, Marley said they had painted twice today, once while at school and the other at thegaragecreative. I asked her what she liked best and she said thegaragecreative. I asked why and she said, "thegaragecreative, I have never painted with real paint on real wood!"

Point taken........oh they also came up with these creative genius masterpieces :)

Colorfully yours,

The Garage Creative