I have mentioned our little art centre several times now, and I am proud to present to you,
ummm, the art center.
Actually, I just wanted to show off our new pocket chart..hehe
Why?
Simply because it was so darn hard to find in Malaysia.
Most of the learning supply stores sell it in a set with the cards and it cost a bomb.
I like that our chart is a lovely shade of teal (new colour for Tiger to learn)
I am calling it the Teal Chart. Hah!
Cute or not?
Now I know you are dying to find out where I got it from.
I'll tell you in my next post..hehe
Just kidding, don't worry, I share everything cause I am caring :p
Its from http://www.kids.net.my/ for RM 39.90 (members get 10% discount)
They only have a few yellow ones left, so don't bother rushing if you want teal or blue.
I was excited to have the chart for our Letter M for Math week.
I have just only pimped out his room in numbers this morning with his Math tot trays, charts, etc.
To say he loved it was an understatement.
He went nuts!! Jiggly dance and all kinda nuts...LOL
Here we are matching numbers to the dots.(God, I look like I am balding from this angle. Thanks, hubs)
Another view of my our beloved chart.
It is hung with Velcro (hook and loop) and easily removed to reveal
a large dry erase board for more artistic doodling.
It is hung with Velcro (hook and loop) and easily removed to reveal
a large dry erase board for more artistic doodling.
These are our art supplies that wouldn't cause too much damage to the walls.
Top row: Stickers
2nd row: Cleaning supply
3rd row: Dot painters (ALEX and ELC)
4th row: Crayons (Crayola, ELC and Crayola Dry Erase)
5th row: Crayola Jumbo Markers, Pip Squeaks & paintbrushes
Pocket charts: Daiso
He has free access to all these at any time.
So far, so good.
There has only been one incident where he threw some markers on the floor during a tantrum.
We are working on the throwing habit.
I'll always say it is painful and make him sayang-sayang & kiss the things he throws.
Worked like a charm ^.^
I display all of his work.
Btw, the mini broom is from Daiso. So cute!
There is also a bucket with sponge, dustpan and spray for him to pretend-clean-up!
Tiger's mini easel and dry erase center are also displayed.
Since I got the large dry erase from Becon (50% discount),
I have flipped the easel from white to blackboard for him to try chalks, not a hit yet..
I am thrilled that Tiger love art!
It is a small space but we make do with whatever is available :)
If I am filthy rich, I would do this:
...but I am deeply grateful to have more than enough
So, let's make each day count!
15 comments:
You do a pretty fantastic job of making do! I love that you have dedicated so much space to Tiger-directed, open-ended art, and love how you display all of his work, too! Oh, and the chart is lovely, of course ;)
Thank you Jessica. You already know the question coming to you. I will go check out the Pocket Chart, which i agree, really hard to find in Malaysia. If found also, the price is too expensive for that. Thank you so much!
Hi Jessica,
Just came across your blog, so great to see you are so dedicated to your baby boy....well done all the works and art piece!!
P/s: Do you mind to share where to get the dot painter?
Hi Joy,
Thanks for dropping by! I love getting comments, it's what keeps the bloggers going :)
I got the ALEX dot markers from Think Toys. They have outlets in The Curve & KLCC. It cost RM 49.90 for 6 tubes. Wait for the 20% sales. These are a little difficult too wash off, so be careful.
The ELC dot painters are too watery for delicate work. We usually use for bigger art pieces. Can't remember the price but they were 50% off.
Hope that helps :)
Hi Jessica, I am about to start tot schooling for my young lady (17m). Was searching few stuffs to start with and found your blog (lucky me). I am very impressed looking at your works. Looking at this entry, you give me some idea to start. Thanks for this. Oh ya, where can we get the dot numbering card here in Malaysia? Also, the adorable Alphie :) Thanks for sharing.
Hi Afiq
Thanks for the lovely feedback :) You just made my day.
If you are talking about the small colourful ones for the pocket chart, they are from MPH for about RM30. Here is a link for a picture of the box:
http://chartstudio.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=3_36&products_id=51he7
If you are talking about the large Doman red ones. They are RM150 from http://www.kids.net.my/detail.php?productid=3420
Alphie's from ToysRus. Of course there are plenty of phonic games available on ipad but since little tiger is not encouraged to be so techy from too early(we prefer books), I'd rather spend a little money. Can't stand kids glued to ipad esp during dinners..
Just email me if you need anything else :)
Hi Jessica
Thanks for the helpful feedback. It really helps!
Will write to you as soon as I need some advice through the way :)
Glad to read your latest entry after the CNY holiday :)
Wishing you and your family a happy new year!
Best,
A
Jess: agree with you for not to encourage young child being hooked with so many technology nowadays esp the Ipad alike stuffs. We're also controlling our kid for not to depends on them. There are a lots of things that they just need to experience themselves lively before going to 'that' tech world :)
Think Toys from the curve has closed down?
i was there during CNY this year and they were having a massive clearance sale. there was only like a quarter of stuff from the shop left , so i blindly grabbed a packet of NUTS. very foolish of me. it is not nuts and bolts! what was i thinking! we were in a rush because hb wants to go for futsal so i didn't read further :(
what should i do with it? it's an extension from the Drilling game. geeez. but now I've put an order in amazon.
just to share here for laugh :D
http://www.amazon.com/Educational-Insights-Design-Activity-Center/dp/B00012O42W
That's a really cool toy :) I have seen it in some blogs and I was thinking of getting one too when he older.
sorry jessica, where is Becon?
I'm looking at easels.
Becon have several stores around Malaysia: this is their website:http://becon.my/ Their easel is quite picey despite promo at RM 159.
IKEA: RM99
Best price but slightly smaller than IKEA at kids.net for RM69.90 http://www.kids.net.my/detail.php?productid=4787
There are also the crayola ones in Toyrus but very pricey and bulky.
oo I've tried to search at becon.my just now but couldn't see your easel.
my bro actually bought ikea's one for me. but i haven't seen it's physical. i kind of feel it is be too tall for ds.
is your white board magnetic? i read some easel's whiteboard is non-magnetic, even m&d's.
yeah, I've seen crayola, there is one ToyRUs here. they are big n bulky.
wow kidsnet has a good deal. comes with some accessories as well.
do u think yours can be used long term? until when little tiger is 4-5 yrs old? will it be too short for him then?
Hi babe,
My mini easel is not from Becon, it is from Fun & Cheer for RM29. The whiteboard is magnetic. My DS was only 1 year old when I bought it, so I got a mini one first. It can be adjusted to a higher position but he prefers to sit :p. Definitely not usable till 5 yrs old.
I am not planning to get another easel. I can imagine him pushing it onto his lil sister...ha ha...AND most importantly, the study is too small to fit a easel. That's why I bought the large wall whiteboard from Becon. More space saving, I can use it till he is say, 17 yrs? and he still gets the benefit of writing vertically :)
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