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Getting Organized Organizing Your Child's Artwork by Maria Gracia
In school, kids
are encouraged to create, draw, color, paint and build. These activities can
certainly stimulate children, and help them grow. More...
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. 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! 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! 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. 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. 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. 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. * * *
Copyright © 2005 by Maria Gracia, author of Finally Organized, Finally Free! by Maria Gracia, of Get Organized Now! All rights reserved. Want more money-saving tips? Get a FREE Subscription to our monthly newsletter!
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