We invest a lot of time into artistic expression in our family, from music playing to dance to drawing and painting. Creativity comes in many forms, including a uniquely-written to-do list or an artfully-arranged bulletin board.
Yesterday, we spent the afternoon painting a seven-foot-long imagining of our block:
The previous weekend, we learned to draw parakeets on a branch:
There's a great book called The Creative Family if you're interested in learning more. But you don't need a book to get started - just grab some crayons and some paper and invite the kids to come draw with you. And then spend the time. It's all about the time and not about the artistic talent.
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