

If you can't save the creation, try taking a screen grab of it.

One great thing about websites that allow us to explore and play with art is that we may be encouraged to go on from there to try a similar activity in real life.

Aminah's World is a website presented by the Columbus Museum of Art. Here kids can choose a digital background then build a collage by layering kente cloth and other fabric scraps, found objects, shells, and yarn. Objects can be moved and re-sized, and the result printed out.Īnother website that facilitates lots of art exploration is Toy Theater. The art activities there include building with colored blocks, doodling, designing, animation, and a glimpse into processes like Matisse's painting and Japanese wood block prints. You need to take a screen grab to save work kids do here. Some people disapprove of digital play for kids. They believe screen-based fun distracts kids from more important things - like reading, painting, and learning. Many parents, however, try to help their children find a balance. If you're one of the latter, I hope you and your kids will enjoy exploring and playing with digital art.
