Kids draw but what to do if it’s the same thing over again. Should I be worried? What type of drawing materials are good to start with a toddler. MaryLea of Pink and Green Mamma gives an art teachers perspective for parents to use. She shares activities, ideas and sound advice about drawing in the under 5 stage. MaryLea is quick to give lots of ideas so grab a pen and some paper 🙂
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What we learn in this podcast::
- Art experiences we could be trying with our under 5 year olds.
- How to make drawing fun?
- Interesting materials to consider drawing on
- What happens if your son or daughter likes a particular character and wants to draw them constantly should we be worried
- Ideas for when the kids want you to draw the same thing over and over again.
- things every under 5 should experience using for drawing pleasure?
- Drawing projects especially how to choose them by ages and stages.
- Cookie cutter art- the ups and downs of it.
- Finding a range of paper
- Other combinations than pencil and paper for drawing
Links::
Black glue and water resist :: Pink and Green Mamma
Lesson plan ebooks :: Pink and Green Mamma
#12 There are no mistakes :: Past show
#38 Toddler art supplies :: Past show
Come Sow with Me :: Play Activities
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