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Testimonial from a California College Student :

I took “Pick and Draw” with me on my five-week missions trip to Nairobi Kenya, and was able to use it in a foreign environment.  I can testify from my experience to its ability to be a powerful tool in drawing people together that may otherwise have a difficult time connecting.  “Pick and Draw” can be used as a valuable medium of communication, and is a bridge for people to connect.  The simple, user-friendly nature of the game allowed it to be used anywhere.  As soon as I began to set up the “Pick and Draw” cards, approximately 10 curious Kenyan orphans surrounded me.  To their delight, I began to include them in the game, and they were easily able to understand and follow the setup of the game.  Furthermore, I was then able to connect with them in a deeper level then I had been able to before, through our simple, but meaningful shared experience.  “Pick and Draw” is a wonderful tool in connecting many people of all ages, and I saw this firsthand through my experience using it in Africa.

Guess who's using Pick and Draw?

Children developing drawing ability and creativity

Children whose parents want to give them something constructive to do when they are bored or have unexpected open times.

Children's Grief Counselors...creates a bridge of interaction between the grieving child and the counselor.

Occupational Therapist....becomes a fun way to help patients practise needed skills.

Children's Christian Missionary workers....because art transcends language barriers, it becomes a fun, interactive communication bridge between worker and child.

Children with long term illnesses....the hours of quiet time that often come with being sick can be used in a fun way to keep their mind off their pain and help them develop creatively instilling a good kind of confidence and fullfillment with tangible results they will want to show and tell.

Homeschoolers....becomes a fun tool for kids at home who want to create and draw even if they don't feel they are gifted that way.  Their confidence is built as they have success through the game.  It can be used as a "reward" activity as well to promote getting their work done with timelinees and excellence.

Children's Literature teachers....because cartoon faces are created by the kids using Pick and Draw, it becomes an inviting doorway to lead them into learning about story writing using these fun characters.  

Autistic Children....a fun way for them to learn to distinguish the differences in facial expressions and an open door for helpers to teach what these facial expressions mean.

Elementary School Teachers...an unexpected time slot opens and you have nothing prepared...Pick and Draw to the rescue!  Your elementary kids will love experimenting and drawing cartoon faces and be able to do it quickly ...and want to do more.  It can be played with a whole classroom or with a student by himself.  And you'll connect with your students in a special way if you do it with them.

Visiting the Elderly....because it is so simple and uses easy shapes that are already learned, some fun time can be spent with those elderly that you care about.  Imagine spending quality time in a fun way together as you interact with the game.

Grandparents....the kids come over and it's raining but having them watch TV doesn't offer you any way to interact with them.  Pick and Draw gives you a way to be together and have fun while you explore and create cartoon faces together.

Families....imagine sitting around a table after dinner and drawing and laughing and creating with your kids.  Because of the hundreds of possibilities for making faces, you will get your money's worth out of this game and create fun, meaningful memories as well.

People who say, "I can't draw"....and then find out they can draw...and pretty good as well!

Someone who needs a laugh....or a smile.

Christmas gifts...stocking stuffers for the kids you love and want to give something they will enjoy for hours.

Elementary Art Teacher, Siloam Springs, AR reports:

"The pick and draw game is a amazing tool 
in the art classroom (or any classroom). 
I constantly see children who are frustrated 
at not being able to draw or too scared 
to start for fear of making a mistake. 
This game helps children to overcome 
this frustration and fear because it is presented
with shapes and lines that anyone could draw. 
It gives them confidence in their ability 
which is something that I strive to teach them
throughout the year. 
It is also a great tool to help children 
get excited about writing. 
They love to come up with ideas 
about their character that they have created. 
I love how it also helps children 
see that everyone draws differently 
even when we are drawing 
the same shapes and lines. 
The children also love to talk 
to the whole class about their character. 
I have seen shy children stand up 
and talk about their character 
because they are excited to share.
It is also a great way to get children
excited about art. 
When the children have played this game, 
they get so excited with their laughter 
that it creates a great atmosphere for learning."