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corks, pipe cleaners, or straws. 3. Keep the art table clear so that it invites children to sit down and invent.

For this reason, all of my children’s self-serve materials are those “yes” items that I’m comfortable with them using anytime.

If you find yourself in a similar situation, I encourage you to ask yourself these questions: • How do we want to use our home? • What is our home missing? • How are we actually using our home? • What areas get the most traffic? Why? • What could we move, purge, or shift to make our dream home a reality?

you’re doing a project that promises to be on the messy side (such as painting, printmaking, or kitchen concoctions), have a damp towel, a box of baby wipes, or a roll of paper towels handy to clean up spills or wipe sticky hands.

1. Place everyday materials such as markers, tape, and crayons in an easy-to-access spot such as a low shelf or cabinet that children can open easily. 2. Fill clear boxes, bowls, or baskets with building materials such as wood scraps,

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Large, unlined, heavyweight paper notebooks