Teaching Kids Art Through Picture Books

When we are learning a new skill, we need to encourage ourselves that it takes practice and to keep trying. Mastery doesn't come overnight, and when it comes to drawing, most of us are still learning.

Have you heard the phrase, "Practice makes perfect?" When I was growing up, I sure did, and I probably said it to my kids, too. But lately, I think I prefer the phrase, "Practice builds confidence," or, "Practice helps us grow." ("practice makes proficient?") What do you think is a better thing to say to kids as they are learning something new?  Especially in art, trying for perfection is an exercise in frustration and an encouragement to just quit. Who of us can ever draw perfectly? With growing children, perfect doesn't need to be the goal. A better goal as they are learning is the goal of accomplishing trying something new and not giving up when it's hard. Learning a new skill is hard, and practicing that skill until we feel somewhat comfortable with it is something to applaud