How to Do Art in 5-10 Minutes

Q: How do you fit in art? How can you do art in 5-10 minutes? When, oh when, is a good time to do art with children of all ages and stages? (These are questions I get often.)

A: The answer is super simple. We have found – after much practice in our home – that the best time for us to enjoy art is immediately after lunch. The morning school is out of the way, the lunch dishes cleared. We are ready for a change of pace. Baby wipes at the ready and we can do it together in 5-10 minutes.

Hope that helps!

More Art Inspiration

This quote speaks to me of freedom. Of permission. And of a child-like joy.

These days when I share an art project we’ve enjoyed or Nana’s latest chalk pastel tutorial, I sometimes get this reaction: “Oh my children would love that but I’m just not artistic.” Or, “my children would love to come to your house to do art.”

Dear friends. You just need to say yes. Just do it. Take a deep breath and fold yourself into the possible messiness. With children there is bound to be a mess. But that mess is beautiful.

Practice will help you feel comfortable with paint and canvas. Or chalk pastels and paper {raising my hand again}. Practice. Practice. Practice. Start small. Pull out the crayons. The paint with water. Bring on the paint another day. And watch the joy spread on their faces. And maybe the paint spill on the table. You don’t have to commit to an afternoon. Just 10 minutes.

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