I was not expecting him to draw or paint extraordinary pictures but I wanted him to enjoy the process of creating something as well as developing some skills. Along the way I found some "tricks" to encourage him.
- Setting up the table for both children and giving Derin different materials than a blank paper to work with. In this picture he is painting a paper plate.
- Here we used the candles to drip on the paper and then painted on them using water colours. Again, this interesting activity captured his interest so much. We also had a chance to talk about safety with candles.
- Moulding clay or playdough is perfect for strengthening the finger muscles. Derin enjoys creating sculptures with clay.
- Being a role model is so important,too. One day I was preparing three part cards for the preschool where I work. As I was cutting the cards, Derin saw me and asked for a scissors. He had had difficulty with it, but then he sat with me cutting all this.
- Setting up invitations on the table works better than asking him if he wants to draw or paint.
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