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A LITTLE HELLO TO GROWN-UPS
You don’t have to be
an artist to join in.
You can be the person who makes room for an idea.
Start with a little wonder
Choose one project that interests your child. Read its short plan and gather the materials you already have. You can make a smaller version, take a break, or simply help with ideas.
Leave room for “what if?”
Show a technique, then step back. Ask what your child wants to try. A different color, a changed plan, or a surprising shape belongs here.
A little studio basket
Paper, crayons, washable paint, a broad brush, a glue stick, large paper scraps, and a tray make a useful start. Add project-specific materials only when needed.
Use age-appropriate materials and check the lesson’s grown-up note. You do not need to buy a special kit.
Say what you notice
Try: “I noticed you changed that.” “Tell me about this part.” “What could we try?” Leave time for a reply in words, gestures, or making.
Ask before helping. The child can direct your hands when a task needs adult support.
Make it fit your day
Try a short session, take turns, or revisit a project another day. Keep Play optional and bring a discovery back to real materials when you can.
One mark can be enough. Stopping is a choice too.
Meet the teacher
Mr. Richie is a California-credentialed art teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Loyola Marymount University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from University of Massachusetts Global.
More about Mr. Richie →“I’ll show you how I did mine.Find your starting point →
Yours doesn’t have to look like mine.”
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