Easel Trick

At Westley's school they have a pencil on a long string tied to the easel so they can write the children's names on the easel paintings.

It gave me the simple idea, one of those where you think, why didn't I think of that sooner?

We have an easel, but it doesn't get much use as Will is the kind of child who will paint, draw, and marker on anything - the couch, walls, furniture etc.

But I have been wanted to have more opportunities for them to write and draw.

So I tied a dry erase marker to a string and taped it to the easel. They can draw all over but the marker stays in the confined space.

Will especially is loving it!