M

y son once drew a rocket in the hallway, his eyes gleaming with pride. I asked where we should hang it, and he pointed to the kitchen wall. That simple act of display lit a spark—more drawings followed, each more detailed than the last. He added astronauts, planets, and fiery boosters, narrating new space adventures with every sketch. When children see their work showcased, they feel seen. Just as café walls once held bold ideas in pencil and paint, your home can echo with the same affirmation. Display tells them: this matters.

Later, we framed one of his moon landings and brought it to a family gathering. He explained each shape with a steady voice, describing the launch and the gear, beaming at the attention. That experience—seeing his work noticed and hearing himself speak about it—helped him grow more confident. We began a routine: a rotating gallery on the fridge, a shelf for paper models, a photo album for projects too fragile to keep. Each display became a step toward presenting ideas clearly, taking pride in the process, and recognizing effort as something worth sharing.

You can foster this habit by giving your child a place to show their creations—a small corner, a bulletin board, even a digital slideshow. Let them choose what goes up, and ask, “What do you want people to notice?” Talk about the meaning behind their work. Praise what’s evolving, not just what’s finished. Over time, they’ll grow more comfortable sharing in class, joining group projects, or explaining their thinking—because they’ve already had practice showing the world what they’ve made, and why it matters.

TIPS

• Put drawings or models where people can see them.
• Praise their projects to show you value their work.
• Change displays monthly.
• Ask “Where should this go?” to start ideas.

ACTIVITIES

• Display Set: Show a project. Ask, “Where should this go?” Talk for 10 minutes.
• Art Swap: Make a new project for display, share their ideas, 15 minutes.