Young mother Hubburd
went to the cupboard
to get her child some glue.
But when she got there,
the cupboard was bare
and the child had nothing to do.
I live in South Florida and every year around this time, we get warnings on preparing for Hurricane Season......“ Have 1 gallon of water per person times 14 days, have cans of food and a non-electric can opener, have plenty of batteries, have a battery operated radio, have plenty of cash on hand because the ATMs won't work, etc,.....and make sure you have all this handy in one place so you can find it easily when you need it.”
For those of you with young children, you may often times hear the rumblings of a little domestic storm coming with the sound, “I'm bored”, emanating from your little beloved's lips. How wise would you then be if you already had an activity or art cupboard properly stocked?
My next series of postings will be focused on the elements that contribute to having a well stocked art cupboard including recycled items, found objects, and the proper glues, brushes, paper and paints for different age groups and projects.
Note to Parents: I am not advocating “wimpy” parenting where you cater to every complaint your child has. In fact, my children learned from a very young age to never say, “I'm bored”, because they knew that I would always come up with suggestions they didn't want to hear like, “Well, then let's go clean your room.” I'm simply suggesting that having sufficient art supplies handy in one designated spot can go a long way in turning a rainy day into a wellspring of creativity.
