Home routines and screen time: drawing for kids
Swapping screens for pencils, trips, waiting rooms and a drawing corner at home. 17 posts, each with an activity to try and one of Kevin Coulston’s drawing books.
- Swap 20 Minutes of Tablet Time for DrawingWant less tablet time without a fight? Swap 20 minutes of screens for drawing. Here's a realistic plan that kids actually accept, with easy first wins.
- Rainy Day Drawing Activities That Actually LastStuck inside on a rainy day? These drawing activities actually last: long projects, drawing games and mixed lessons that keep kids busy for hours.
- Set Up a Kids' Drawing Corner in Any Size HomeA kids' drawing corner doesn't need much space. Learn how to set one up in any home, with the right surface, light, storage and supplies.
- Drawing in the Car: Road Trip Art for KidsLong car trip with kids? Drawing keeps them busy without screens. Learn which drawing activities work in the car and how to avoid motion sickness.
- Restaurant Waiting Games: A Pencil Beats a PhoneWaiting for food at a restaurant? A pencil and paper beat a phone. Try these quick drawing games that keep kids happy at the table.
- Sick Day Drawing: Gentle Activities for the CouchSick day at home? Gentle drawing activities keep kids calm and entertained on the couch. Here are low-energy drawing ideas for when kids feel unwell.
- Beat the Summer Slide With a Drawing HabitThe summer slide is real, but drawing can help. Learn how a summer drawing habit keeps kids' fine motor, reading and thinking skills active over break.
- A Five-Minute Morning Drawing RoutineA five-minute morning drawing routine can calm rushed mornings and wake up kids' brains. Here's how to fit it in, plus quick drawing ideas.
- The Only Drawing Supplies Kids Really NeedKids don't need expensive art supplies to draw well. Here's the short list of drawing supplies kids actually need, by age, and what to skip.
- Displaying Kids' Art at Home (and Why It Matters)Displaying kids' art tells them their work matters. Try these easy, clutter-free ways to show off drawings at home, and why it boosts confidence.
- A Weekend Drawing Project for the Whole FamilyNeed a weekend family project? Try a two-day drawing project: invent a creature family, draw their world and make a mini book. Step-by-step plan.
- Flying With Kids? Pack a Drawing BookFlying with kids? A drawing book is light, quiet and keeps kids busy for hours. Here's what to pack and the best drawing activities for planes.
- Waiting Room Drawing: Calm Kids at AppointmentsWaiting rooms can be stressful for kids. A quick drawing kit keeps them calm and busy. Here are drawing games for doctor, dentist and clinic visits.
- Phone-Free Childhood: Where Drawing FitsMore parents are choosing a phone-free childhood. Drawing is a natural fit: creative, social and screen-free. Here's how drawing fills the gap.
- Drawing Videos vs Drawing Books: Which Is Better?Should kids learn to draw from videos or books? Both have strengths. Here's how drawing videos and drawing books compare, and how to use both well.
- Drawing Apps vs Paper and Pencil for KidsDrawing apps or paper and pencil: which is better for kids? Here's how each one affects motor skills, focus and creativity, and how to balance them.
- What to Do With All Those DrawingsDrowning in kids' drawings? Here's how to decide what to keep, store it neatly, photograph the rest and turn favorites into keepsakes.