Today, Kate went out to “help” me as I hung the diapers out to dry. When we came back in, I noticed that she had grabbed a piece of grass. It was pretty cute. She persisted in calling it a tree even after I explained that it was grass. 🙂
Michael helped me brainstorm some ideas of fun crafty things to do with Kate this summer, and one of them was doing some leaf rubbing. Now seemed as good of a time as any so I strapped Kate in the high chair and ran out to find a few leaves.
I ended up taping down the grass and leaves because they were shifting around while Kate was rubbing the chalk over the paper.
I had hoped that taping down the “specimens” would result in a clearer image, but no dice. I’m not sure if the chalk was too soft, the leaves were too thin or what.
I was pleasantly surprised at how well Kate listened to directions and respected the materials. She totally got that she needed to turn the chalk on its side, etc. I think she’s ready for some more involved art projects.
In the end, Kate just enjoyed drawing with a new medium. I will say this, the chalk got everywhere! I think this might be an outside activity from now on. She had a great time though.