tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post7099604939574229701..comments2023-11-02T07:44:15.908-04:00Comments on Zentangle: Zentangle in 2nd GradeZentanglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03161442418645198968noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-17604692833058925442010-03-21T15:25:18.040-04:002010-03-21T15:25:18.040-04:00I'm not surprised at all that your clutch of s...I'm not surprised at all that your clutch of second graders took to Zentangles. Part of the reason is the nature of that age. In my art room, the second graders are always eager risk takers, thrilled with trying new things and happy to share their efforts with the world. <br /><br />The second factor has to be the personal connection with your grandson. How cool is it that his grandparents can come and share their fun passion with everyone? I loved the pics and the story - thank you!<br /><br />Joyce (happily CZT)Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05694218284346571040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-92157751424698985962010-03-20T19:37:24.709-04:002010-03-20T19:37:24.709-04:00That is so awesome! It's great that you share...That is so awesome! It's great that you shared with them something they can do when they want to relax instead of watching TV or playing video games. I have shared this concept with my 16 yo son and he enjoys it- he still chooses video games as his first choice but hopefully with time this will catch on.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432077139015565070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-56119237971350660952010-03-19T19:15:06.517-04:002010-03-19T19:15:06.517-04:00Rose,
I remember someone saying that if you ask f...Rose,<br /><br />I remember someone saying that if you ask first or second graders, "How many here are artists?" usually every hand goes up fast and high. By 5th or 6th grade, about half hesistantly rise. By high school, only one or two raise their hand, and then only after tentatively looking around at their peers. In this class all immediately raised their hands.<br /><br />-- Rick<br /><br />P.S.<br />I also wrote "Zentangle" post above . . . forgot to sign.Zentanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03161442418645198968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-17307844862344969512010-03-19T18:11:11.579-04:002010-03-19T18:11:11.579-04:00Great tips, I like the idea of using a slightly la...Great tips, I like the idea of using a slightly larger card and thicker pens. My 4 year old grandson gave one of his Zentangles to his teacher, she asked him to describe a Zentangle, he proudly said it was all about patterns. Heidi (6) drew a Zentangle on the cover of her 'Good Ideas Book'. What a good idea!Shelly Beauchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983749187941231527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-22203815433040169702010-03-19T17:06:49.555-04:002010-03-19T17:06:49.555-04:00Great idea, want to come to Manchester NH I've...Great idea, want to come to Manchester NH I've got a 5th grade class very excited about "Zen" ing!Ann-no-ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997628040017903711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-78005748951707592562010-03-19T15:39:12.392-04:002010-03-19T15:39:12.392-04:00It was a wonderful experience. They were making gr...It was a wonderful experience. They were making great observations, "Wow, look at how the string just disappeared, but you can see where it was." They began noticing patterns around them. They were confident in their insights to suggest changes and additions to patterns and we created a new one based on their suggestions right there in class. They all seemed very focused yet relaxed about it all. We're so glad we went.<br /><br />Our grandson's younger (5yo) brother came along to class, too. This morning his mom called and told us that when he got home from lacrosse practice (!) last night, he grabbed a piece of paper and some crayons and started drawing patterns he learned in class. Definitely a "moment."Zentanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03161442418645198968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-15755634473658139252010-03-19T10:21:41.140-04:002010-03-19T10:21:41.140-04:00YES! that is so amazing, and that's the reason...YES! that is so amazing, and that's the reason why i'm making the big journey Stateside to become certified!i am the divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263135869760345387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-62292759447161878032010-03-19T10:10:05.639-04:002010-03-19T10:10:05.639-04:00awesome opportunity to encourage youngins with a c...awesome opportunity to encourage youngins with a creative outlet that will benefit them in times of pleasure or pain! thank you ;)donna!eehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08989639512012309974noreply@blogger.com