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Sponge Paintbrushes

What to do:

  1. Cut inexpensive sponges into small, rectangular pieces about one by two inches or larger.
  2. Use these pieces of sponge instead of paint brushes for little hands.
  3. Children can use a clip-type clothespin to hold the sponge so they can use it like a paintbrush.

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