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100+ Ways To Paint!!!!!

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On the 30th of each month, I blog over at PreKandK Sharing. 
This is a collaborative effort involving a number of early childhood professionals. 

This past month, I shared a bunch of ways in which We LOVE Paint! Then, I asked (you) the readers to link up ways in which you paint or recipes for homemade paint. There are now over 100 ways to paint listed!!!
I KNOW THERE ARE MORE IDEAS OUT THERE!

Do you have a great painting post, or idea for painting? 
The linky is open for another couple of weeks! (2/29/2012)

Some of my favorite so far include:

Let's Paint Together: From Brick by Brick
I just love collaborative/cooperative projects!

Wrapping Yarn Around Blocks to Make Paint Prints: Share and Remember
I love how they just used what they had and dove right into the process!

Reggio Italy Toddler Mural: Rainbows Within Reach
This is awesome how the children were able to use their whole bodies to paint!

Nirvana Homeschooling: Freezing Art
You know I love a great process that integrates both art and science!

At Home With Ali: Art As Therapy
I couldn't agree more! Art is fantastic therapy!


SO... If you are looking for some great ways to paint and enjoy the process of art, 
Hop on over to

PreK + K Sharing
And check out all of the GREAT ways that you can paint!

This article also inspired a GREAT Discussion on Product vs. Process. Do you have a blog post or interesting article worth reading in regard to product vs. process???? I'd love for you to link it up!

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RainbowsWithinReach said…
Amy..... you did such an amazing job in your initial article over at PreK+K on all things paint -- which stirred up my response. I'm so glad that you were the springboard for further conversation thru my first 'op-ed' piece.

The response has been amazing. So glad that you gave me the catalyst for further discussion! Thanks for holding my hand as I got further out there on the ledge.

Debbie Clement

I've added my two articles that are specific to the educator's response in your linky.
February 9, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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