In this fast-paced world of online learning and digital playgrounds, children are getting smarter and faster by the day. On some days, it’s hard for us parents to catch up. At times like these, one realises that nothing more can pique their mind or stroke their creative side than doing something artistic and adding colours to things they can use every day and not just hang on a wall. Started by Bengaluru-based entrepreneur, Anusha Stephen, The Talking Canvas is a venture for kids and by kids wherein they provide the tools to inspire and engage children creatively. We called for two age-appropriate kits recommended by Stephen. One was the ‘my pet project,’ unicorn stuffed toy painting kit for the six-year-old girl to enjoy the painting process and the wear-my-art and T-shirt painting kit with rocket stencil for the eight-year-old that he would enjoy wearing something he made himself. Stephen says, “These activities can be done by children themselves and as a family activity too.”

Six-year-old Faria hand-paints a toy unicorn in her choice of colours. She calls it Yuni