Unless your child is an ‘artist’, he or she may be reluctant to choose an art activity at home. Art can be incredibly absorbing. It takes our heads, hearts, and hands to new places without us even realizing it.

Participating in an art activity with your child can make the activity safer and more desirable (especially for young children). Clay work, bead work, weaving, drawing, watercolor painting, and several other art activities are relatively easy to get supplies for and dig into, even as a novice. If this is not a staple in your household it can provide a nice change of pace - and may quickly become a family favorite.

(As a bonus, many of these activities help strengthen fine motor skills, which can positively impact writing control!)