As a picture book illustrator, I love encouraging my 6yo's strong artistic bent. Parenting always has its challenges, so it's nice to get an "easy" one once in a while, like when your kids' interests match yours.
So, I got her step-by-step drawing books for her 6th birthday, similar to the ones I loved as a kid. We got her How to Draw Animals for Kids and she loved it.
She also blew through the book in a week! She likes to watch me and copy me, too, but the girl is insatiable! After asking around, we found something that finally provided the hours upon hours of on-demand drawing practice she desires, and it's free!
Art for Kids Hub:
WEBSITE: https://www.artforkidshub.com/about
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtforKidsHub
There are plenty of videos to follow along with. Even my older children, who have never really been into drawing, sometimes take part. Here are a few of my daughter's examples:
Now, what to do with all these drawings?!
I suggest getting a 3 hole punch and binder(s) to make yearly keepsake folders. We've been using regular, bright white computer paper you can get in bulk. We also love this sturdy Crayola art case. Lately, my daughter has been dictating her "books" to me and these we hole punch and tie through with string.
Enjoy, and make sure you give Art for Kids Hub some love:
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