Treich Design

I hope all the papa bears out there are having a lovely weekend ❤️

Also, if you’d like me to teach you and your friends to paint this, let’s do a paint party! Details at treichdesign.com.

Download this FREE eBook for 24 hours only! From the way our thoughts become words, and our words become feelings, and our feelings become actions, I'm in Control of Me gently walks children through the surprising connections inside themselves. Kids learn that all feelings are okay to have, but that they always get to choose what to do with them. https://jzx.soundestlink.com/ce/v/0/6a2e1e8dd8ee13e74df09ef4

If you’d like to download this book, the link is in the comments. Please share with other parents or educators who would like to teach children what they can control and why it’s important. Enjoy!

Book description:
What if the most powerful thing in the world was something you already had? In this warm and empowering picture book, young readers discover that their thoughts, words, and feelings are theirs to shape, and that’s a pretty amazing superpower.

From the way our thoughts become words, and our words become feelings, and our feelings become actions, I’m in Control of Me gently walks children through the connections inside themselves. Kids learn that all feelings are okay to have, but that they always get to choose what to do with them.

Perfect for little ones learning to manage their feelings, this book is a gentle guide to self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the empowerment that comes from saying: “I am in charge of me!”

My favorite recipe for washable outdoor chalk paint

I’m done grinding sidewalk chalk for DIY paint—so I made a better way. This is the BEST washable chalk paint recipe for outdoor play that I’ve ever used. This washable chalk paint is so easy to make, and it actually works. Save this post so you don’t lose it! Washable chalk paint for kids: ✅4.5 TBSP calcium carbonate 🪨 (finely ground limestone…available on Amazon. Doesn’t need to be food grade) ✅8 tsp hot water 💦 ✅A sq**rt of washable tempura paint 🎨 Mix or shake and you’re all set! Washes right off with water. Washable chalk paint | diy washable paint | outdoor activities | playgroup ideas | diy kids paint

Time to share this again for anyone looking for outdoor paint to entertain their kids.

Here’s my review of flour-based outdoor kids paint and how it compares with chalk paint. Flour paint pros: ✅ Flour is cheaper and easier to find/use than grinding sidewalk chalk or finding sidewalk chalk powder. ✅ The colors were a little more translucent than chalk paint but still vibrant enough that the kids enjoyed using the paint Flour paint cons: ❌ Flour + water = glue, so unless you do not care about your painting surfaces, skipping or delaying cleanup will make it harder to clean. Chalk paint turns back into chalk and brushes away easily once chalk paint is dry. ❌ The mess in the kitchen from making the paint was also harder to clean up than chalk paint. Some of it dried by my sink and it took a lot of scrubbing and soaking and scrubbing to clean up. Here’s the rough recipe: Mix all purpose white flour 🌾 with water 💦 until you have a consistency that is a little runnier than pancake batter. Then add as much pigment as you want. 🌈 I used a generous sq**rt of washable tempura paint. You could also use food coloring. Why not just use tempera paint in the first place? Diluting it in a chalk or flour mixture is simply way more economical. Kids burn through a lot of paint in a short amount of time when painting outside. If you give them straight washable tempura paint, it will get expensive fast. 💰 __ Hi 👋 I’m Taylor. I make games ✨(@theshapegame + @let.the.other.guy.win) and art 🖼️ as I try to stay creative while raising tiny humans. Follow for art, books, games, and all kinds of creativity among the chaos.