Chalk & Slobber: Birch Bark

 Hello Birch Baby!

Camera Lens as a Canvas!

Since O is just starting out in the world of art, we are opening  the doors with chalk. It is not such a bad idea considering it can be wiped off of all surfaces (so far!) Note; the camera lens is absolutely a blank canvas, but O is taking this quite literally! Chalk as a medium gives us ample chance to talk to O about which furniture we would like not to have to replace when we leave this rental.

Chalkboards are a lovely addition to any house, with or without babes. Adam and I have used a tiny slate for years, writing notes and pictures back and forth throughout the week. We upscaled a bit for O's chalkboard ( a good quality blackboard, nearly as nice as slate!) and hung it at her height. I try to rotate some positive quotes written at the top (mostly to remind me about the important things in life). 

Today we turned the chalk sideways and made lines that ran from top to bottom. Then we licked our fingers (yes mom, I licked my fingers and encouraged O to lick hers too) to make birch bark lines. I added some strong outlines and voila! Easy, peasy baby art!

EXPAND ON CHALK LICK ART

Zebra's, Ladybugs & Other Patterned Friends: Brainstorm other animals, plants & insects that have patterns. Use dots, lines, circles & imagination.

EXPAND ON CHALKBOARD ART

WET NOODLES: Former preschool students 'ate' this activity up! Bring cooked noodles (preferably spaghetti) cooked al dente to the chalkboard. Practice letter and shape formations with the wet noodles!