Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Painting and Potting...

After 28 month gap I am back to doing what I loved doing most. Blogging being one of those things. Having fun with my daughter while she learns something new tops that list. So here I am combining the 2 favorites.

A friend of mine gifted Saanvi with a small present a few years back. That time she was too young to use it so I saved it. "Design-a-flower pot" is the name of the toy/gift. It was a small flower pot with a paper inlay that kids can color themselves. (I cant find it online anywhere, Sorry!! Otherwise I would have shared the link here). Then kids can plant something in the flower pot.

Supplies ready to color
Saanvi loves to color (just like her mom :). She had 3 paper designs to choose from (that came with the flower pot). She had a blast coloring them and getting the flower pot ready for gardening. We used washable colors (she likes to paint herself more than the paper) but would recommend colors that wont wash off after watering a few times.

3 designs to choose from

Flowerpot is ready for planting

We had bought a few plants earlier that day so that her dad can teach her how to plant it in a flower pot. Some potting soil, plants, flower pot and a willing to teach Dad/Mom is all you need. 

She loved planting the flowers
Even enjoyed watering her new Pots/Plants.
End result: Few hours well spend coloring and learning to plant flowers. 
Happy Kid!! 
Happy Parent!!


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

welcome back! Its novel idea...epecially to teach 6-7 years old the process of nurturing a plant and watching it groe.

kavs said...

Impressive...you are always very creative about keeping your kid busy..good work