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Gluing Made Easy

Melanie

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Glue practice can feel daunting to facilitate because of the mess factor.
These are my FAVORITE methods for less mess gluing practice with kids under 6.

Method #1:
Glue on a Sponge in a Bowl or Air Tight Container


Method #2: Glue in a Spill Resistant Paint Cup

Both the spill resistant paint cup (with cap) and the air tight container with a sponge/glue can be stored with your art supplies for easy access. You don’t need to set it up/clean it up every time.

The sponge method works GREAT for painting with littles as well.

Painting with dinosaurs

Method #3: Glue sticks

Glue sticks are best for 2+ artists

Taste safe glue (paste) can be made from water and flour for any little artists who like to sample their art materials.

I hope facilitating gluing projects with your little artists feels a little easier while using these methods. Happy art making!

Published by Melanie

Melanie is a teacher and artist currently caring for her two young children full time. She’s been creating process based Art play opportunities for her kids since before they could wield paintbrushes, and wants to help you do the same in a way that feels natural and easy to you.

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