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ART    Four Drawing Games to get your kids (of yourself) off screens

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Learn these 4 games for hours of fun!

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Discover the magic of making something out of nothing - together!

Here are four drawing games that we have used with our three kids (ages 11, 8, and 3) that have proven to get our kids off of screens without complaint. It gets them using their imaginations and pulls us together as we collaborate and laugh together as a family. We have used these games for times in which we have been waiting for things (ie: at restaurants or on car trips) but lately, have been using them as we spend time together at home. These games get siblings playing together AND encourage parents and caregivers to play along. As parents ourselves, we know too well the repercussions of having screen zombies in the house. These games will foster the creative spirit, provide moments of levity, and help kids see the world in a new way.

As you pass the sketch paper between each family member, consider having everyone choose one color to draw with, so you can look back and see what everyone contributed to your family masterpieces!

This one is the quickest and most straightforward. Artist A draws a scribble, and then Artist B has to figure out what they see in that scribble. This game encourages creative problem solving - you don't need to keep the paper in the same orientation in which you are handed it. As your kid rotates the paper, encourage them to verbalize what they might see in the scribble. Kids also revel in creating incredibly complicated scribbles to stump their parents.

This game is more commonly known as the Exquisite Corpse. We renamed it Mix-Up Madness because that sounds way less dark and significantly more fun. We hold a piece of paper vertically and fold it into thirds. What we are going to do is create a bizarre character. The first third of the paper will be the character's head, the second third will be the abdomen and arms, and the last third will be the legs. When Artist A begins draws their contribution, they will add small marks to the next third before they pass along the paper to Artist B. (This way, Artist B knows where to start their lines.) Artist B will add their contribution, and again, make small marks to the next third of the paper. Artist C will then finish the figure in that final third section of the paper. (Now, if you only have two artists, that is AOK, just pass the paper back and forth.) Important to note that this will be way more fun and way sillier if the artists DON'T see what has been drawn before them.

This game is like drawing improv. And as you may know, the number one tenant of improv is the "Yes, then..." mentality. Meaning, you take what is given to you, and you go with it, you don't move against what the artist gave you to work with. In this game, Artist A draws anything - a shape, a facial feature - and then Artist B adds to the drawing. You have no idea where the piece will go. It's exciting and silly. Each artist's contribution will give the other artist an Ah-ha moment.

This final game is a bit more complicated. Take the concept behind Collaboration Chaos but now draw at the exact same time! So as Artist A draws a shape or line, Artist B needs to make that mark on their paper simultaneously. After Artist A is finished, now it is Artist B's turn to take the lead and make their mark while Artist A attempts to replicate that in real-time. We laugh a lot when we play this one!

I hope that these drawing games encourage creative play in your home! There is something calming about putting marks down on a page and discovering the magic of making something out of nothing.

You can also follow along on my YouTube show - Draw Every Day with JJK. I give practical advice to young artists and encourage family draw time, inviting my kids on to draw with me, playing the games mentioned in this article. This is a show for all ages, so whether you are meeting me for the first time or if your kids know me from my pictures books or my Lunch Lady graphic novels or my young adult graphic memoir Hey, Kiddo - this is a show for everyone.You can find it live every weekday at 2 pm ET or archived in the playlist below. We will have fun making some art together!

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4 Drawing Games to Get Your Kids Off Screens

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Discover the magic of making something out of nothing - together! Here are four drawing games that we have used with our three kids (ages 11, 8, and 3) that have proven to get our kids off of screens without complaint.

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New daily drawing lessons with Jarrett J Krosoczka, author and illustrator of the Lunch Lady comic books and many other favorites.

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New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka [𝙲𝚛𝚘𝚠-𝚜𝚊𝚞𝚌𝚎-𝚔𝚊𝚑] gives readers a look at his creative process and offers writing and drawing tutorials. JJK has published 45 books, including his wildly popular LUNCH LADY graphic novels, select volumes of the STAR WARS™: JEDI ACADEMY series, and several picture books.

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Links to several museums and organizations that offer online "field trips". Visit the Great Wall of China, watch live zoocams, and more!

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Field trips may be cancelled, but there are lots of virtual adventures available online.

Kids can head to the San Diego Zoo in the morning, pop on over to Yellowstone after lunch, then take a leisurely stroll through the Louvre after dinner. The best part? No gift shops!

San Diego Zoo: Visit one of the most popular zoos in the country. Students can learn exciting animal facts, explore exhibits in real time, and play fun games and activities.

Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China: No passport needed for this panoramic tour that allows you to walk through one of the oldest and most historically significant wonders of the world.

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Kids can go on a deep-sea adventure through exhibit webcams that allow them to watch sea creatures in real time. Once they have studied the animals up close, the Monterey Bay Aquarium also provides a classroom resource page with activities, games and fact sheets.

Virtual Farm Tours: Head north and take a panoramic tour of farms in Ontario. Kids can learn how dairy products are made, see farmers harvest fruit or eggs, and even explore specialty farms like an emu or deer ranch.

Discovery Education Field Trips: Discovery Education offers a variety of free, interactive tours designed for elementary school children. From a behind-the-scenes look at the Library of Congress to a climbing expedition of Mt. Kilimanjaro, there is plenty to choose from.

"The Secrets of Easter Island" Tour: Who made the moai head megaliths, why did they create them, and where did this lost civilization go? Kids can uncover the answer to these and many more exciting questions through the virtual tour of Easter Island.

Yellowstone National Park Virtual Field Trip: Yellowstone is one of the most spectacular national parks in the United States. Kids can view landmarks like Old Faithful, the Mammoth Hot Springs, and the Fountain Paint Pot.

Online Tour of the Louvre: The Louvre in Paris, France is one of the most renowned art galleries in the world and kids can virtually explore some of their exhibits, checking out Ancient Egyptian artifacts, nineteenth-century Romanticism paintings, and other items in their collection.

Take a Virtual Walk on Mars: Hop a ride with NASA's Curiosity rover and explore the surface of Mars in a 360-degree view while learning about space exploration.

The Deserts and Grasslands of Africa: Head to Africa with scientist Charles Oluchina, where kids can learn the importance of grasslands and learn how ecotourism in Kenya has benefited both people and wildlife. See giraffes, lions, and elephants; the footage will make them feel like they are on safari! There is also a visit to Burkina Faso to learn how one farmer invented an ingenious method to help restore forestlands that had been lost to desertification.

The Coral Reefs of Palau: Nature's Amazing Underwater Cities: Dive into the water and explore the colorful reefs and underwater life that inhabit them. Kids will learn about the interconnected ecosystem built on symbiosis, where diverse organisms have evolved to protect, clean, nourish, and even mimic one another.

For suggestions on burning off some energy with outdoor fun, we have a roundup of hikes and trails to explore.

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Virtual Field Trips - Kids Can Explore the World from Home

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Field trips may be cancelled, but there are lots of virtual adventures available online. Kids can head to the San Diego Zoo in the morning, pop on over to Yellowstone after lunch, then take a leisurely stroll through the Louvre after dinner. The best part? No gift shops!

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