Whenever I think about plans, I think about the opening to Battlestar Galactica. There are ominous words in front of an evil, kickbutt looking cylon saying “…and they have a plan.” That’s an aside, but the title generated that line of thought.
Laura’s teacher noted today that she “has a plan when she does art.” Her observation is that most kids Laura’s age enjoy art. But what she notices about Laura (which seems a little advanced) is she is not just filling up all the space. She has a plan in mind for the picture. She wants this part to be green and another part to be red, etc. I had not noted that about my kid’s art. It’s fun to note and ponder that observation. I love having other adults in my kids lives for reasons like this.
Another fun observation…Laura’s teacher is all about art. Laura walked in and started painting on a page without asking permission, putting on a smock, getting set up. It was all there just waiting for her creative spirit to work. What a fun place to be! Home is not always like that. I’m not so crafty. I’m glad she has a place to do that.