{"id":17328,"date":"2018-10-05T07:01:23","date_gmt":"2018-10-05T07:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/?page_id=17328"},"modified":"2025-04-30T19:55:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T23:55:11","slug":"escort-your-artist-class-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/escort-your-artist-class-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Escort your Artist Class – What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"
All materials in our toddler class are non-toxic, but it\u2019s common for sensory-seeking kids to touch or taste things. While a sip of paint or nibbling on an oil pastel won\u2019t harm them, always supervise to prevent choking hazards.<\/p>\n
When sitting on our small stools, grab an extra one to sit next to them for stability\u2014don\u2019t leave them unattended, as they can easily fall if they kneel or stand on the stool.<\/p>\n[\/mk_icon_box][mk_icon_box icon=”mk-icon-exclamation” title=”TIPS” read_more_url=”www.smallhandsbigart.com” style=”boxed” icon_location=”top” icon_color=”#dd33b3″ icon_circle_color=”#e0e0e0″ title_color=”#9b9b9b”]The biggest challenge with toddlers is keeping their attention and engagement. They may not have the focus for one activity for 45 minutes, but too many choices can shorten their attention span even more.<\/p>\n
Avoid rushing them by asking, “Are you done?” before they\u2019re ready. If they lose interest quickly, encourage them to keep going with prompts like, \u201cYou haven\u2019t used the green paint\u201d or \u201cCan you add three circles?\u201d And sometimes, a quick chase around the studio is just what they need\u2014it’s all part of the process!<\/p>\n[\/mk_icon_box][mk_icon_box icon=”mk-li-tshirt” title=”CLOTHING” read_more_url=”www.smallhandsbigart.com” style=”boxed” icon_location=”top” icon_color=”#dd33b3″ icon_circle_color=”#e0e0e0″ title_color=”#9b9b9b”]\n
Art can get messy! While everything we use is \u201cwashable,\u201d it doesn\u2019t always mean it won\u2019t stain. Aprons and t-shirts are available, but many kids refuse to wear them, so old play clothes are best\u2014 for both of you!<\/p>\n
Expect your child to be bothered by messy hands unless they\u2019ve had prior experience with art materials. This is normal, as they\u2019re used to wiping off dirt or food. Encourage them to embrace the mess, and if they ask to clean up, gently distract them with another activity. We have washcloths available, and while it\u2019s fine to wash up, be mindful\u2014too many trips to the sink can turn into a fun distraction!<\/p>\n[\/mk_icon_box][mk_icon_box icon=”mk-icon-home” title=”TAKING ARTWORK HOME” read_more_url=”www.smallhandsbigart.com” style=”boxed” icon_location=”top” icon_color=”#dd33b3″ icon_circle_color=”#e0e0e0″ title_color=”#9b9b9b”]\n
Be sure to clean out some room in your trunk to take your artwork home each week!\u00a0 \u00a0A big part of the joy of creating for this age is getting to show off their work!\u00a0 You’ll be filled with so much joy to see how proud they are of themselves, and you can celebrate their accomplishments in a positive and encouraging way by displaying their art at home!<\/p>\n[\/mk_icon_box][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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