This creative play tip is a great activity to do in small groups or one-on-one with your child. First, find a quiet natural area to sit and observe the surroundings in silence (if possible). Bring paper, watercolors, crayons, or other drawing materials and have everyone chose one thing to draw nearby. It can be a cool rock, a single petal, an interesting shadow, or perhaps a patch of soft moss.
If your child feels discouraged that their drawing is not perfect, remind them that studying their chosen object is more important than their final product. Encourage them to also pay attention to their surroundings, the sounds, the light, the air, and to do their best to work in complete silence.
The purpose of this activity has more to do with relaxing and being in tune with nature than actually drawing.
