I wrote this piece for a student contest that asked us to share something we truly love. Creating art with kids has been a big part of my life as a mom of three and as an early childhood education student, so it felt like the right thing to write about. I decided to include it on my blog because it fits with everything I share here, especially the real moments that shape my work and my learning.
What I love most is making art with kids. Not the perfect
kind of art you see in books or online, but the real kind. The messy tables,
the mixed-up colors, the paint on sleeves, and the proud little smiles when a
child realizes they created something that did not exist a minute earlier.
As a mom of three and an early childhood education student,
I see every day how much art matters. Kids do not worry about getting things
right. They try ideas just to see what happens. They mix colors until they
find something they like. They make choices adults would never think of. Being
part of that process feels like watching confidence grow right in front of you.
When I ran children’s art classes, I saw kids walk in
feeling unsure and leave feeling brave. I saw families sit together and paint
side by side, reconnecting in a way that felt simple and meaningful. Now, in
early childhood education, I see that same spark in classrooms and outdoor
spaces. A toddler making marks on paper. A preschooler discovering a new color. A group of children turning cardboard into something completely new.
What I love is not the artwork itself. It is the way art
helps kids feel capable and creative. It is the way it brings people together.
It is the way it reminds me that learning does not need to be fancy to matter.
Creating art with kids is where I feel most at home. It is
simple, joyful, and full of moments that stay with you.
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