It’s always the most simple ideas that are the best.  This was so easy and yet so effective.  I picked up some 3D shapes at Michaels recently (yes, I have a problem #cantstopbuyingartsuppliespleasehelp) with my 40% off coupon and have been waiting for inspiration to strike.  We had a play date this weekend and Gigi pointed to these while we were looking through our art supplies, so I covered our art table in butcher paper, poured out some paint and let the kids go to town.  It was really fun naming the shapes, squirting the paint out and stamping away.  Painting with shapes is great because the shapes fit perfectly in their little hands.  My 1 year old could get involved too which was great.  If you ever see some shapes at a yard sale or you have some old ones laying around, pick them up and try this! It’s really fun.

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