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Thursday: The Importance of the Arts—Simple Coloring Fun
Have you used Watercolor Crayons before? They are pretty fun, almost “magic” Abby informed me today.
You draw a picture with the crayons…
Put a little bit of water on the paintbrush and rub it in….
Then you have a completely different look to your picture!
Don’t forget your children might love coloring earlier than you think! When I was a nanny I would tape a large piece of paper onto the baby’s high chair tray and let him have at it! You have to stay by them to make sure they don’t consume TOO many crayons 
You also might have to pick up quite a few crayons off the floor 
Seems to be their favorite part of coloring.
P.S. I have heard that you can do this technique with regular colored pencils. I gave it a quick try, it did not turn out as well BUT it worked and would give you another fun technique to add to your children’s coloring.
We love watercolor crayons in our house! I also want the window crayons and fabric oil pastels…they’ll be on my wish list next year!
I have always wanted to learn to watercolor. Looks cheaper and easier than a class. Maybe I\’ll get me some.
I have always wanted to learn to watercolor. Looks cheaper and easier than a class. Maybe I’ll get me some.
I love watercolor. I want to learn. Maybe I will get ME one.
We’ve been doing that with Lydia! Letting her color in her high chair. She doesn’t get it yet, but I think she’ll like it soon enough.
I did not know how to use Watercolor pencils …thanks for the enlightenment. seriously I didn’t know. I have them lying in my junk drawer somewhere so I better get them out for my dd now.
Do you have any other coloring ideas for a toddler…??? thanks
I actually buy Crayola’s watercolor pencils. They work just like this and you can very vibrant colors by dipping the pencil in a cup of water BEFORE drawing or by drawing on pre-moistened watercolor paper. They aren’t too expensive and I think you can find em at Walmart.
Oh, just a quick toddler tip my ECFE teacher gave me- rip off the paper of any crayons you guys use. Makes ‘em easier to use.
Cool! I have never even seen these!!! I’m off to the store right now.