I went to story telling sessions with Arshi when she was small.Later on when she picked up reading on her own, our visit to such sessions decreased.I usually read some books to her or she will read the books by herself.This holiday READ Singapore ! had organised for story telling sessions and after we were treated with a beautiful story on Starry Nights, kids were asked to draw their own version of starry night, not necessarily from the story .The kids were encouraged to visualize their own starry night and bring them back on Canvas through Canvas painting.I loved the session very much.We used acrylic paint on the Canvas.
Do you like Arshi's version of starry night.I love this.I also love the idea of asking our kids to paint something after we have read a story.We need not stick to canvas painting as it will consume more time, but can ask our kids to draw simple drawings,can encourage them to use colour pencils, sketches, water colour or painting using any medium they are comfortable with. This will improve their creativity and at the same time the kids will loom forward for their crafty story telling with you soon.Believe my words.Do try this with your kids.It will work out.
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