“GRAND-CHILDREN make WORKS of ART”
In my “BOOK” – – my GRAND-CHILDREN score all “A’s” – – for all of the excellent work that they do in the field of ART… especially when… they were first given their own “Super ART SET” – – lots of paper and all the time it took – – to create a “WORK of ART” – – all of these “TREASURES” I have saved – – and admire – – and so very grateful for – – – and let us not forget – – that all children are ready to be inspired by their Parents and Grand-Parents – – if only we will all just give to them… some of our… TIME.
The best thing in life is Family! What is the next best? Children and Grand Children are of course like receiving “Gold Stars” on your report card! The road we are on, – on our journey through life is mysterious, since we travel without maps to direct our path – destiny unknown? We move to this location, this house, this school, and what is our “Guiding Light?”
On my book shelf, I found two (2) of my favorite books! The first book title is “Animals” written and illustrated by “Alyssa Aldrich,” in the second grade. She , of course writes about each animal, and one of her favorite’s is the “Dolphin” with information so complete and descriptive, that the reader has received… some real informed food for thought!
Then without a doubt, Alyssa uses her artistic ability in colorful paints, to put a real live looking animal in her book, forever! What really takes my breath away, is her dedication page. “To My Grandma” that would be me! She also wrote in the book how much effort she put into the book because she knew how proud I would be of her! I am so very proud of Alyssa – today – tomorrow – and… forever!
When the Schools encourage “Story Writing” in the early grades of school, I feel that this is one of the best lessons taught! For first graders’ to write a story and on the opposite page, illustrate, interpret the words they wrote, with a drawing filled in with colorful paints, it’s amazing!
To have each student’s book bound into a hard cover book, with their picture and name of their teacher and school – truly a treasure – to be kept forever! And, I am one of those “Grandmas” that keeps and saves everything , my children and grandchildren bring home from school.
I was just telling someone about the books, and this one, by Jaime Aldrich, and her title, “Changes Around Us” and they wanted to know what it was about? So, I started reading and describing the matching drawings. “No Way!” “She is super- smart to even think about the ‘Seasonal Changes’ and describe everything so well!” It makes me feel so good to receive such excellent comments about my grand-children’s books – my Best Treasures! “To My Family” and “I Love You,” is what Jaime wrote on her Dedication Page!
This is my “POSTER – CHILD – PHOTO” – – my GRAND-SON, ALAN. This PHOTO should be published in all SCHOOLS – – for all TEACHERS to view – – so that all children are given… paper and color pencils and what ever “ART SUPPLIES” available – – and just… let each child use their own imagination… to create a “WORK of ART” – – for their FAMILY to treasure…. forever!
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