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I left a comment on Sally’s blog, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thank you, Pete. Finally home from work and heading over to Sally’s blog.
Popping over to Read…I’m intrigued!
Thanks, Annika!
Yep, one of the greats!
Thanks, Laura! 😊
Ah, how lovely you gave Liam control over his painting, Jennie. What a beautiful Starry Night he created. I have a print of Starry Night on my wall. It’s one of my favourite paintings. I had to check for the red house too. Beside my print is a beautiful starry night painting (an original) done by my granddaughter when she was three. It’s just as special.
Starry Night is the only poster I have hanging in my classroom. Everything else is children’s art. I often wonder why some teachers don’t give children control. The world is their oyster, and we are their ocean. I’m so glad you had to check for the red house, too! Wonderful that you have your granddaughter’s rendition alongside your print.
I love to display children’s work in the classroom. It gives them such a sense of belonging and of ownership, it shows they are valued. I cringe at all the classrooms filled with purchased posters and photocopied cut-out “crafts” and coloured “art”. Children’s own work has far more appeal.
Yes! You’re absolutely right, Norah.
Thanks, Jennie.
You are welcome. 🙂
I know what you mean by seeing art through children’s eyes. Great post, thank you!
So glad you liked it! Thank you, Cecilia.
I was always impressed at your knowing to frame the children’s art projects and taking days to complete art rather than teaching them to scribble over printed pages! This was one of my first reasons I followed You, Jennie.
I didn’t know that, Robin. That’s so good to hear! We’re getting ready to prepare for the annual art show as soon as March turns the corner. Where has the year gone??