We bought Arianna crayons several months ago, but we ended up taking them away because she tried to eat them. We were at Michael's buying gifts for our twin nephews (just turned 13 on Saturday). They were very intrigued by my calligraphy set, so I decided to get them some supplies. I think their handwriting is neater than mine!
Andrew found some nice fat crayons that wouldn't break easily and bought them. On our way out, we saw some great clearance items: a mini-stationery set with a tiny pencil, 2 erasers, a notepad and 8 crayons for 33 cents. I found a little tin in which to put everything.
Arianna adores her new toys! I am impressed with her ability to draw rudimentary shapes, like the two slants of a triangle, and circles. She also begs us to draw different animals for her, which she then colors. We have caught her trying to draw in books and have to remind her that you can't draw in books, only on special paper. Given the awesome powers of creativity at her disposal, it's no surprise she is tempted to run amuck.
A week ago, Arianna also made and identified her first Duplo creation. She stacked blocks together and enthusiastically announced that it was a seahorse! Today she made a "mommy" with a window at the top of it. Andrew HAD to ask her where the milkies were and she replied, "Inside." She is definitely an abstract artist!
To the budding artists everwhere!
Rebecca
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