We very recently added chalkboard paint to our kitchen nook/home school room and I was a little weary about it after making the choice. The thought of it always looking “messy” almost sent my chest into uncontrollable spasms….I mean, I complain all the time about trying to clean up messes, and this would be like making the choice to have a “permanent” mess.
Well, after a few weeks of having them, I’m really loving these walls. Yes, we have chalk dust here and there, but we have controlled the mess by having rules. We have nooks (like under the benches) that are “free style” areas, but otherwise they have to have permission to chalk. Oh, and we cut out colored chalk…turns out it stains carpet. OUCH.
This morning was an example of why I love these walls. We had an impromptu math lesson, which led to a lot of questions, which led to a lot of answers…and want to know the funny part? The kids had NO IDEA they were “in school” for that half hour. I just love that. And we probably had more breakthrough moments than if they were sitting there with their math books out. :)
I love this photo below. Adin has a math wall (behind him), Priya had her wall, and then Adin did the section of “H’s” for Gabe because Gabe is obsessed with the letter “H.” (He’s so funny.)
I saw this photo and the first thought I had was, “This is a snapshot of a dream….a dream I had probably 12 yrs. ago about what I wanted to see when I had a family.” Made my heart smile. Big time.
Oh, and during that kitchen segment, my little type A dude left the ruckus and went to sit in the clean dining room to work diligently on a birthday card for his uncle. :)
To each his own.
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LOVE IT. This homeschooling momma’s heart is melting. Thanks for sharing!
This is absolutely brilliant!! I’ll do this too… one day… when I have my own home… someday… probably in another life! hahaha!
These look fantastic and fun! Have you ever seen author/illustrator Mo Willems (The Pigeon series) blog? He posts pics of his ever-changing chalkboard dining room walls.
Here’s the link if you’d like to peek:
http://mowillemsdoodles.blogspot.com/search/label/chalk
WOW. This is amazing Jess. I think that first shot needs framed!!!!!!
And YES to those walls! They looked fab in person. I feel special that I got to see my name on the board!
I love this and love that they do school in their pj’s. You all are such amazing parents! Love the chalkboard! Hope you are well!
LOVE IT!!! Can we move in? :)
Hey Jesse, I was going to tell you, I love the personal photo journal stuff you do. You should keep them coming! Have an awesome wedding weekend with Ashie. I’d love to be there, but since it was family only, I thought I’d just try to make it up there this summer instead. Blessings to you!
Love those walls! And your table! Very creative.
so sweet :) love the first one so much!
you and i are soul sisters…this is MY dream too — only i want to paint the cabinets with chalkboard paint so the someday family and i can write love notes and draw doodles for each other. obviously, i am in love with this.
I love it! That is what I needed when i was in school! Keep up the great work, in parenting and with photography! I love checking your blog!
Priya…Priya… Priya…My FIRST Grandchild. I saw her at just an hr. or so after her birth. What a FINE young lady she is! And such a BEAUTY! I remember the first time at the hospital I held her near my HEART… and there she will stay into eternity. I LOVE YOU, Priya!