{"product_id":"how-to-spice-up-your-easel-a2008","title":"How to Spice Up Your Easel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile the easel has traditionally been used for painting and drawing, it can be used for so \u003cem\u003emuch\u003c\/em\u003e more, you just have to use your imagination and be willing to deal with the creative 'messes' left behind! Sherry and Donna, preschool teachers and creators of the blog Irresistible Ideas for Play Based Learning, did just that and were thrilled at the response and results!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Supplies:\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-38-kids-easels.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Easel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Easel or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-28-chart-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echart paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1634-crayola0174-washable-tempera-set-3-ct-primary-colors-red-yellow-blue.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Assorted \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaint brushes for kids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola markers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusual Supplies:\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-623-feathers-bright-hues-1-oz-bag.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft feathers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Cotton balls\u003cbr\u003e\n- Colorful baking cups (miniature)\u003cbr\u003e\n- Recycled greeting cards\u003cbr\u003e\n- Any other craft items you can think of!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy adding other craft supplies in the mix, your students will explore unique textures and dimensions in their artwork. Working with scissors will strengthen fine motor skills. Curiosity about recycled greeting cards will promote letter recognition and literacy. Overall, spicing up your classroom easel has little chance at failure. In reality, it can only introduce your students to new sensory experiences and genuine learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.playbasedlearning.com.au\/2010\/03\/easel-painting-and-pasting\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIrresistible Ideas for play based learning » Blog Archive » easel painting and pasting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734080266265,"sku":"A2008","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/how-to-spice-up-your-easel-a2008","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}