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Our goal is to talk to kids about their art in a way that keeps their pride—and their creative confidence—growing.

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1. Make Observations
2. Ask Questions

Make Observations

Instead of saying “wow!” try making simple observational statements about the art. You’re not making judgments, just noticing. This makes sure kids feel seen and understood.

Observations could look like this:

• “I notice you used so many squiggly lines.”
• “I see lots of red and yellow and yellow in your picture.”
• “You filled the whole paper with your drawing.”
• “You're really concentrating on your work.”
• “I see triangles and circles.”

Ask Questions

Questions are a magical tool in the art room- they encourages self-reflection and critical thinking. It also helps artists develop a deeper understanding of their own artistic process and improve their ability to communicate their ideas.

Simple questions could sound like:

• What’s happening over here?
• What did you use to make this?
• How did you decide on those colors?