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Quiet art workshop
Goal
Give your child a way to express feelings and spend time calmly — at home or in the ward.
What you need
A sketchbook and pencils/markers · Or clay, stickers, a coloring book — whatever is at hand
Important:Consider your child's wellbeing and ward rules. During low immunity periods, use only your own clean materials.
How to do it
- Offer it open-ended: 'Let's draw — anything you like.'
- Don't judge or correct: be curious — 'Tell me about your picture.'
- If your child draws the illness or fears — don't be alarmed: that's how they process them.
- You can draw together: one object each, taking turns.
- Keep the drawings — they're a good conversation starter with a psychologist if available.
How to know it worked:The child is engaged for 10–20 minutes, shares thoughts through drawing, becomes calmer.