START WITH ART: This is the Ship Belonging to Captain Cook When He Came to Australia

We START WITH ART each morning with our kids (Jenna's kids are 7 and 10, Janet's is 9). This takes us less than five minutes each morning and tends to be re-visited later in the day at the dinner table or during our evening reading sessions. We find this little exercise each morning ignites creativity and sparks critical thinking. 

Here's how to #STARTWITHART:

Step one: Take a look at the artwork below

Step two: Read the questions below the picture of the art to the students/children in your life

Step three: See how starting your day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking! 

It's that easy! Let's START WITH ART!

Title: This is the Ship Belonging to Captain Cook When He Came to Australia

Artist: Mathias Kauage

Date: 1999

Medium: Acrylic paint on canvas

Dimensions: 

Start with Art Questions:

• Take a look at this ship. Where is the sea? Where is the sky? How do you know?

• How would you describe the ship? What is it made of? Who is on board? 

• Would you like to take a trip on this boat? Where would you go? 

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