A caregiver I know will draw an abstract squiggle, ask "what might this be?" and enjoy the ensuing imaginative storytelling. Participants add their own markings, expanding the original squiggles into faces and figures.
An hour-long activity might begin with a discussion of Abstract Art versus Realism while passing around calendar pages exemplifying both. (There are many good ones at SCRAP)
Next, participants could trace or draw shapes on a page and color in the overlapping areas.
The finished products could spark more "what does this remind you of?" discussion by the group.
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| Beginnings of an abstract drawing |
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| Templates used to lay out initial drawing |
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| Colored-in drawing ready for "What might this be?" discussion. |
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