7 Easy Ideas for Organizing Kids 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. Very often, these masterpieces that your children create are
brought home and proudly displayed.
But what do you do when all of the artwork
begins to take over your home? Here are 7 great ideas:
1. FIND THE DIAMONDS. 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.
2. TAKE PHOTOS. 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!
3. USE A FILE STORAGE BOX. 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!
4. KEEP IT CONTAINED. 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.
5. HANG 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.
6. TAME SUPPLIES. 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.
7. GIVE THE PERFECT GIFT. 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.
by Maria Gracia - Get Organized Now! http://www.getorganizednow.com
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