MARY Kids "Painting" is out: 12 activities to paint with a child
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Watch a child in front of a blank sheet and a few pots of paint. There is no hesitation. The brush dips into red, then into yellow, and a big orange sun spills over the page.
Long before they have the words, children have colors.
The first MARY Kids book was born to share moments like these: "Painting, the power of color".
Why paint with a child?
Children don't always find the words to express what they feel. Sometimes, a color, a shape or a simple brushstroke offers them another way to express it.
Painting together is also a chance to share a different kind of moment. To slow down, observe, talk, and let the child make their own choices. Without correcting, without expecting a particular result.
There is nothing to get right. There is only a moment to share.
What's inside?
Twelve activities to do at home with very few materials
- My heart's weather
- Lines that talk
- My face of the day
- Painting to music
- My funny monster
- Blowing colors
- My magic hands
- My secret hideaway
- One sheet for two
- The magic blot
- The tree of people I love
- My little steps to tomorrow
Each activity fits on two pages: on the left, the page for you (why the activity feels good, what to prepare, the step by step, words to accompany, tips by age); on the right, the child's page, to read together. At the end of the book: a week of weather to color in, a little artist's diploma and a gallery to keep their artwork.
Who is it for?
For children aged 4 to 10, and for all the adults who share their lives: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, friends, teachers. No drawing skills needed, neither for the adult nor for the child. Inspired by my art therapy training, the activities are designed to encourage creativity, expression and, above all, the joy of creating together.
A little Christmas gift!
With the book, I offer you a little free gift to download. It is a creative surprise that changes with the seasons and celebrations. Right now, it's "My little Christmas workshop": three activities to print, a wishing star to hang, a snowflake to color and a card to give.
How to get it
The book is printed on demand and delivered by Amazon, Portugal included. Delivery times may vary: to slip it under the tree, I recommend ordering early, ideally by around 12 December at the latest. If you live in Ericeira, Mafra or nearby, I can also hand it to you in person, signed if you wish.
Every child carries within them colors
the world has not yet seen.
And sometimes, all they need is a blank sheet of paper and a little freedom to let them out.
Lenon
