Well.. I am very proud of Red Ted’s drawing skills. But I am also VERY proud of his colouring in skills. He is only 4 years and when we were on our flight to Austria, he spent the WHOLE time colouring in an Austrian Airline’s picture. Meticulously. So, when we got the Rice Crispy challenge, I knew we were onto a winner… or so I thought. I didn’t count on the “post nursery slump”, as well as the “but I want to win” and “to win, you have to do it REALLY fast mummy. Aha. Therein lies the problem.
Either way. Rushing or no rushing, I still think he did a grand job!
Spot me trying to “re-assure” him hesitantly that it isn’t all about winning. Yikes.
I also think that colouring is a very important skill for little ones – some argue, that it takes away creativity. Whilst I think it aids concentration and honing of fine motor skills. So fine in my eyes (especially if it keeps them nice and calm and quiet on a flight!).
A slow and considerate start!
Speeding up a little (“Only fast people win, mummy”)
Inspecting his work!
Done! Including glitter pens and everying!
By Red Ted, 4 years and 5 months.
Oh… and if we don’t win… well Red Ted was chuffed to bits to be “allowed” to have a large box of Rice Crispies to eat again!
Looking forward to joining BritMums and #ColourMeInRK competition sponsored by Kellogg’s (and thank you for the LOVELY pens, they rock!
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Amy Rhodes says
This is great I am always telling my daughter to slow down and colour in the lines I am a bit worried though as she is only two and a half but it is amazing what she can do when she concentrates! At this age should I just let her go for it? I have also seen the anti-colouring in books I am going to give some of the free print offs that I have from the net a go as I am intrigued at what a younger child could produce.
Red Ted Art says
Yes, it is quite amazing how some children can actually colour in quite well. Pip Squeak surprised me once when she was about 18months old – her colour placing was quite accurate. But it was a one off!!!!!! I do think colour is fine 🙂 though of doesn’t beat free hand drawing!
Karin @ Cafe Bebe says
Isn’t it amazing the pressure they can sometimes put on themselves! An outstanding effort from Red Ted that’s for certain! 🙂
Love the video as well!
🙂 Karin