Self-Portraits

FOR AGES: TEENS
Many teenagers go through a phase where they become fascinated with their reflection in the mirror, especially during the period when their faces make that change from a child’s to a young adult’s.

In this activity, you and your changing child can take advantage of this fascination by drawing your mirror reflection

SELF PORTRAITS

MATERIALS:
Mirror
Pencil
Paper

DIRECTIONS:
Both of you sit facing a mirror and draw yourselves. Try and draw faithfully exactly what you see.
You can also draw each other’s reflections.

It’s fun to look only at the other person but not at the paper until you are done. This often gives a kind of Picasso look to the work.

Spotlight in the Dark

FOR AGES 1-7
flashlights in the dark can make a fascinating game

A SPOTLIGHT IN THE DARK

MATERIALS:
Two flashlights

DIRECTIONS:
In a dark room or on a dark night, turn both flashlights on and encourage her to "catch" your spotlight. Move your spotlight around the room and she has to move hers so it "catches" yours by covering your spotlight with hers.

Your turn to chase next.