Bringing A Painting Home


     Today your child  might  bring home a painting!  On days like this, you may find yourself thinking,"Good grief! What is this?"


    Remember... artwork is an expression of language.  Many times a child won't be able to verbalize what is that he/she has painted.  Please observe how your child's artwork develops as the school year progresses.


     Many children will paint one color over another, this is the child's way of exploring the media.  Also, some will start out with a specific idea in mind, and then gradually cover every figure on his/her paper.  In other words, some of these paintings have a completely different painting underneath.


     Please enjoy your child's art as his/her own expression.  Give him/her a place to display this work, preferably at his/her eye level.  Help your child develop an appreciation of self and the unique quality of his/her own artwork by appreciating and enjoying your child.


Enjoy!