By accident sometimes, your child may get excited about an unfamiliar subject. What a surprise for me to hear my son say one day, "Mom, I like how that guy lit up the sky with his painting." I quickly turned around to acknowledge his comment and share some biographical information about the painter. I've never studied art history formally, but I find enjoyment in my personal quest to learn about art through the riches available in print and on the Internet. As a mom of four, I will take my "art break" every once in a while to escape to that temporary refuge from my daily chaos. These quick virtual museum visits prove to be a welcome energy and spirit boost for my often tired spirit.
Usually, my children saunter on by while I'm hunting around for new paintings to discover. How exciting for me on that day when my son took a moment to share my appreciation of a wonderful piece of art. Since that day, I've encouraged him to stop and take a peek at my latest artist discovery. We may have only 5 minutes of discussion about the painting, but I'm happy that he wants to engage in this kind of critical discussion of art with me. After the five minutes, he may run off to the soccer field. Isn't it nice to know that he may have gained a lifelong interest from just these few minutes of connection with his mom about great works of art? Surround yourself with literature, music, and art. You may be amazed to find out what your children are noticing and learning!
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