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
for organizing kids artwork:
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. 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. KIDS 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. SUPPLY
MANIA. 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. 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.
About The Author
by Maria Gracia - Get Organized Now! http://www.getorganizednow.com
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