My kids are singing at church Saturday night, and I’ve put together a little coloring book for them to have when they go back to sit with their parents, and I wanted to include some crayons. We have some at school, but not enough, so I bought some at the dollar store.
Do you know what is completely satisfying? Sorting crayons by color – not the banner picture way, just by lumping them together in bowls.
It’s very therapeutic. I’ve also learned that there are many variations of all the colors – except for yellow. If you are trying to get crayon groupings that include one of each color, then after group three you are going to have to content yourself with believing that light orange will do, and after three of those, go with light green.
The kids won’t care, right? The best part of being a preschooler is coloring a candle flame blue and an Advent wreath purple and not having anyone hassle you about it.
Ribs says
I too noticed this colour deficiency when I finally putting into action a half-baked plan to melt crayons and create exciting new shapes with them. Needless to say, I made one new crayon (star shape, since that was the only shaped ice cube tray I had) and then got bored with the whole process. Mind you, since then I have seen some car-shaped ones on a blog somewhere, which looked pretty darn cool. I reckon you’d like crayon melting, Lauren -- quite satisfying 🙂
Lloyd says
Thats a great idea. First I’m going to have to find the mold for army men.
Ribs says
Army men! That would be great!
Gretchen says
Maybe you can try this project when you’re done:
http://pinterest.com/pin/248401735666740650/
Brad says
That is so cool! Now I need a heat gun.
Lloyd says
Lon has one. We’ll have to borrow it.
Kristi says
So you’re on pinterest. I’ve had several girlfriends tell me that I need to get on there. I registered but am completely clueless. Love the idea, though.
Gretchen says
I’ve actually not registered -- I’m just a lurker on pinterest. Lots of good ideas -- maybe too many since I’ve got a “to do” list a mile long -- but inspiring nonetheless.
Gretchen says
Can you tell I’m a real fan of the en dash?