The Art of Mistake making

"I made a mistake." A child stands before me, shoulders stooped, eyes downcast and speaks these words in a defeated whisper. I know it's time to pull out a book.

Beautiful Oops, by Barney Saltzberg, is one of my favorites!  Together we read how artists might respond to mistakes, mishaps or flaws.
So, how does an artist respond to unplanned problems that arise in the creative process?...

Creatively!!!!  In fact MISTAKES are possibilities in disguise that exercise our creativity and resourcefulness!  By the end of our story time her shoulders are thrown back with determination and confidence, ready to begin.
Here is another wonderful book celebrating the creative art of mistakes.