Little Kid: (walking in, looking sad) Mommy, I can’t do it. I’m not good at drawing!
Mom: (looking up with a smile) Oh no, sweetheart. What happened?
Little Kid: At drawing class today, we had to draw a cat, and… I thought my drawing was fine at first. But then the teacher showed us her drawing, and the cat looked so real! I thought the cat was right there, it looked just like the one outside! But mine doesn’t look like that. It doesn’t even look like a real cat!
Mom: (laughing softly) Oh, sweetheart, I understand. It can be really tough when we see someone else’s work and think ours isn’t as good. But do you know what? Even the teacher didn’t start out drawing like that. She’s been practicing for a long time to make her pictures look so real.
Little Kid: But I want to draw like that now, Mom! Why can’t I do it?
Mom: (gently hugging the little one) Sweetheart, everything takes time. You didn’t start walking the day you were born, did you? You had to learn, step by step. The same goes for drawing. You’ve only been practicing for a little while, but soon, with practice, your drawings will get better and better.
Little Kid: But it’s not fair! I want to be perfect like the teacher now.
Mom: (smiling warmly) It’s okay to want to get better quickly, but remember, the teacher wasn’t perfect right away. She had to practice too, just like you. Every time she drew, she learned something new. And that’s what you’re doing! Every picture you draw is helping you become better.
Little Kid: So… I don’t have to be perfect right now?
Mom: No, sweetheart. Perfection isn’t the goal. The goal is to enjoy the process and keep learning. You’re already amazing, and the more you practice, the more you’ll see improvement. Just have fun with it!
Little Kid: (smiling a little) Okay, I’ll keep trying. But can you draw with me tonight?
Mom: (laughing) Of course! We can both practice drawing together. Let’s draw something fun! I’ll be right by your side every step of the way.
Little Kid: Yay! Thanks, Mom. You’re the best!
Vocabulary List
Draw [drɔː] (verb) – To make pictures or designs with a pen, pencil, or another tool.
Example: “I like to draw pictures of animals.”
Past Tense: Drew [druː]
Example: “Yesterday, I drew a picture of a cat.”
Think [θɪŋk] (verb) – To have ideas or opinions in your mind.
Example: “I think that drawing is fun!”
Past Tense: Thought [θɔːt]
Example: “I thought the teacher’s drawing looked amazing.”
Practice [ˈpræktɪs] (noun/verb) – Repeated action to improve skills or knowledge.
Example: “She practices drawing every day to get better.”
Past Tense: Practiced [ˈpræktɪst]
Example: “I practiced drawing cats yesterday.”
Goal [ɡəʊl] (noun) – The result or achievement that a person aims for.
Example: “My goal is to get better at drawing.”
Plural: Goals [ɡəʊlz]
Example: “My goals for this year include drawing every day.”
Improvement [ɪmˈpruːvmənt] (noun) – The process of becoming better or more advanced.
Example: “You’ll see improvement in your drawings if you practice regularly.”
Example: “There has been a lot of improvement in her drawing skills.”
Grammar Tips:
“Take time” for actions that require patience:
Example: “Learning new things takes time.”
This phrase emphasizes that something cannot be done immediately and needs time to develop or improve.
Using “Even” for emphasis:
Example: “Even the teacher didn’t start out drawing like that.”
The word “even” is used to show surprise or to emphasize that something unexpected or extreme is true.
“Soon” for a time in the near future:
Example: “Soon, with practice, your drawings will get better.”
“Soon” is used to talk about something happening in the near future, making the child feel hopeful and motivated.
“Like” for comparisons:
Example: “I want to draw like the teacher.”
“Like” is used to show that the child wants to be similar to the teacher in terms of drawing ability.
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Little Kid: (walking in, looking sad) Mommy, I can't do it. I’m not good at !
Mom: (looking up with a smile) Oh no, sweetheart. What happened?
Little Kid: At class today, we had to draw a , and... I thought my drawing was fine at first. But then the teacher showed us her drawing, and the cat looked so real!
Mom: (laughing softly) Oh, sweetheart, I understand. It can be tough when we see someone else’s work and think ours isn’t as . But do you know what? Even the teacher didn’t start out drawing like that.
Little Kid: But I want to draw like that now, Mom! Why can’t I do it?
Mom: (gently hugging the little one) Sweetheart, everything takes . You didn’t start walking the day you were born, did you?
Little Kid: But it’s not fair! I want to be like the teacher now.
Mom: (smiling warmly) It’s okay to want to get better quickly, but remember, the teacher wasn’t perfect right away. She had to too, just like you.
Little Kid: So... I don’t have to be perfect right now?
Mom: No, sweetheart. isn’t the goal. The goal is to enjoy the process and keep learning.
Little Kid: (smiling a little) Okay, I’ll keep trying. But can you draw with me tonight?
Mom: (laughing) Of course! We can both practice together.