The Drawing Game

There really isn't a name for this little game - I used to do it with a friend during biology class in high school (I'm sure you can image the grades that got me). But I have found that it really helps both my children with a few things that they struggle with. Lyssie, it's taking turns - and Robbie, it's letting go of his vision of the way things should work. Also, I just love to see what the end result is.

So, here's what we do. Each person takes a turn drawing one thing. It can be a circle, a line, ears... anything - but just one thing. You take turns adding to the picture until you all agree the picture is done. I started this with my son who has problems being flexible. He frequently gets upset because things aren't going as he envisions them (and he doesn't share his vision). I started playing this game as way to show him that things won't always turn out the way he things they should... but that doesn't mean that it's going to turn out badly. He is much better at this game now than when we started. He still draws something and announces what it's going to be - which is a good step as he is at least announcing his vision. Of course, as the mom, I normally draw something to make it completely different from what he imagines (a cruel mom, I know).

But the kids really love the game, we can play it anywhere and I can see improvements in both my kids.

I mean seriously, look how cute those pictures are! AND they all have a story behind them :)