For Kids: Coloring and Activities

Watch the explanatory video above from artists Megan McCluskey and Dan Sorensen! And be sure to check out the actual Invitari painting, which was the product of artists sharing what they had. Then…

Activities for kids

1. How many books can you count?

2. Can you find a: pipe, viola, fountain pen, feather, flute, shovel, bookmark, a letter for a friend, 4 unicorns, 2 candle holders, a ceramic vase, tea kettle, cauldron, treasure box, the Bible, Clive Staples Lewis, St. Anselm, rolled parchment.

Writing or discussion prompts for the whole family

1. Who do you think lives here? Write a story about such a person(s). (What type of clothes would he or she wear? What do you think they like to do? What type of habits do they keep? What’s their favorite meal? Are they human, mythical creatures or talking beasts?)

2. How does this picture make you feel? (Feeling word examples: warm, comfortable, anxious, curious, calm, sleepy, energized, comforted, sneezy, happy, what else?)

Jot down your thoughts and share them with friends and family members!

OR

Make a video presenting your beautifully colored picture and your thoughts, then share it (with your parent’s permission) on social media including the hashtag #reenchanttheworld. We can’t wait to see what you create!