If You Name It, I Will Draw It

Easy, fun, get-them-talking drawing game

ADDED May 26, 2009

My kids just love this one.  They request it constantly, and I'm not exactly sure why.  (The constant requests are not because they admire my drawing ability.  I don't have much of that!)

When you say the name of this activity to your kids, you're telling them what's going to happen here.  Tell them, "If you name it, I will draw it." 

So get out a piece of paper and markers.  Sit down with your kids and see what they say.  What will they name?  As they call out things, you draw it.  (And seriously, don't worry about the art!  This is all about getting your kids thinking and talking.  And about you listening to what your kids say.)

It certainly works well to give your kids a category or two to focus on.  My kids like space aliens, monsters, foods, toys, and more.  What do your kids like to think about?

We hope that this activity is as popular in your house as it is in mine.  And I hope that your drawing ability is better than mine, too!

--S

ages 3-12, art supplies needed,

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