How does Back to School time work where you live? Here in our Northern California town, the kids get out early for the first few weeks while teachers perform assessments after school each day. It has been difficult to get into a routine with these earlier dismissals. The kids haven't really gotten into the homework routine so they come home every day ready to play. I have been trying to have different play and art experiences for them when they get home, and this Paper Towel Art for Kids was a winner! This post has been sponsored by Bounty, but all opinions are my own.
You will need:
- Bounty paper towels
- Washable markers
- White paper
- Tray
- Spray bottle with water
The first step is to draw a design on the Bounty paper towel. With Bounty select a size, you can pick whatever size you want. I find the smallest size to be perfect for kids to color since it doesn't take too long to do. My kids did this in different ways. My twins colored the entire paper towel while my other daughter didn't cover every inch with her design. The results will be beautiful either way.
Get a tray and lay a piece of white paper on it. I found copy paper works well. Place the Bounty paper towel on top of the paper with the colored side down. Start spraying the water on top of the colored paper towel and spray until it is saturated. This was my daughters favorite step. Kids just love playing with water. My daughter even squirted me by accident. At least she said it was an accident...
After you have sprayed the paper towel, apply a clean sheet of Bounty on top and press down to make a transfer on the paper. Peel the two paper towel sheets off the paper to reveal your color transfer art. Place all of the paper towels and paper somewhere to dry. We happened to do this activity on a 105 degree day, so we just placed them outside for a little bit and they dried very quickly. This also makes a great sick day activity..
Once the activity is done, you may have some messy hands to contend with.
Simply wipe them with a dry or wet Bounty.
The really cool thing about paper towel art for kids is that if you look closely, you can see the patterns of the Bounty on the copy paper. It gives the art some texture and interest.
My kids considered the colored Bounty paper towels pieces of art as well. They remind me of a tie-dyed shirt.
When we finished the activity, we had lots of marker on our glass kitchen table. Bounty with Dawn to the rescue! Bounty provides me with the tools I need for cleaning, whether I have an art mess or a dinner mess. The best part is that one towel can clean my entire kitchen which totally speeds up my cleaning time, giving me more time to do the stuff that matters - like make art with my kids!
I am refreshing my cleaning routine this back to school season with NEW Bounty with Dawn. Bounty with Dawn is a multi-purpose cleaning towel that is activated by water and combines the power of Dawn with ultra durable Bounty. I have found that Bounty and Bounty with Dawn are necessary to keep my kitchen clean hence this dual paper towel holder. For spills and messes that need an absorbent paper towel, I can grab my Bounty, but for those stickier messes (often created by my kids) the new Bounty with Dawn is the way to go.
THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANK YOU!
If you would like a chance to take home one of these cool limited edition dual paper towel holders with a Bounty paper towel roll and a NEW Bounty with Dawn roll, you are in luck. The good folks at Bounty will be giving them to the first 45 of you readers who leave a comment sharing how you are refreshing your routine to be more efficient this Back to School season. Be sure to let me know your email address so I can contact you. I moderate my comments, so your comment will not appear instantly. US only.
Janice L,
Thank you Vicky. This will come in so handy.
karen
I try to pack lunches each night and lay out the next days clothes to help the morning rush.
Carly D.
We actually don't have any in school yet. But I plan to have everything prepared the best I can the day before. I know that helped when I was in school. I didnt have to wake up and worry about what I was going to eat or wear!
Sara
Definitely decluttering the excess and unused items and making sure my mornings are easier to manage by preparing my clothes and lunch the night before.
Jennifer Scheldberg
I'm trying to not sweat the small stuff or the things I cannot control. Hopefully a lot less stress!
Sheila K.
My morning routine is not as difficult as it is for most people because now I have no children living at home.
Dina Lindquist
I'm refreshing my routine by sorting through my kitchen and tossing expired items. I also need to declutter!
Janice L,
I'll be passing some chores on to the kiddies this year. You're never too young to be taught responsibility.
Scott Poston
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Scott Poston
My tip is to not only lay out your clothes for the next morning the night before, but lay out TWO choices. That way, if your little one often is late because of her/his fashion "emergencies" you are saving time in the long run!
LaTanya
I am refreshing my routine by joining the PTA this year and getting more involved wit my son's school.
Lisa
I make sure I clean out the pantry and check for anything expired or food to giveaway.
Natalie
I am refreshing my routine by decluttering my house and getting rid of all the old clothes I have not worn in over a year!
Wendy Caddy
I am refreshing my routine by decluttering and reorganizing.
Jill H
Thank you! I use bounty all the time!
Donna L
My daughter is out of school now but she would take out her clothes the night before. It made mornings a little bit easier.
chris z
i'm making more lists to try to get more done
Tabatha Hurt
I am trying to be more efficient by enlisting the help of the kids. Cleaning up after themselves is something they are both old enough to learn now so hopefully it will help keep things more orderly.
John Winand, Jr
I'd bring this to school so my students would get to use it!
Cindy Peterson
A new chore board to keep all on track